LeBron James is renowned as one of the greatest basketball players in the world. He is also known as the wealthiest basketball player globally, being the NBA’s first billionaire, with a total income of $125.7 million in 2023.
The most outstanding basketball player in the world
LeBron James, the world’s most prominent basketball player, ranks as the fourth-highest-earning athlete in 2023, trailing only Ronaldo, Jon Rahm, and Messi. His earnings include $80 million from endorsements and $45.7 million from salary. However, neither Ronaldo, Jon Rahm, nor Messi will compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, so LeBron James is the only athlete from the list in the spotlight there.
When it comes to net worth, LeBron surpasses all three of them. While Messi holds a fortune of $600 million and Ronaldo $800 million, LeBron James net worth reaches an impressive $1.29 billion—double Messi’s and one-and-a-half times Ronaldo’s.
A Historic Moment for the James Father-Son Duo on the NBA Court
LeBron James and his eldest son, Bronny James, became the first father-son duo to play together in an official NBA game on October 23rd. The two shared the court for the last three minutes of the second quarter as the Los Angeles Lakers led the Minnesota Timberwolves 51-35 in the NBA season opener.
This moment was a long-held dream for LeBron, who, at 39, has achieved every accolade possible in the NBA and now wants to make his mark by playing alongside his son. Father-son duos are rare in American sports, and the NBA has never witnessed such a moment before.
A Hit Moment for LeBron and Bronny in the NBA
On October 22nd at Crypto.com Arena, the legendary father-son baseball duo Ken Griffey Jr. and Ken Griffey Sr. attended the game to celebrate with the James family. Other notable American sports father-son pairs include Tim Raines in baseball and Gordie, Mark, and Marty Howe in hockey.
However, unlike those other father-son duos, where the father was past his peak, LeBron James remains at the top of his game. In the 35 minutes he played, the 39-year-old legend scored 16 points, made four assists, and grabbed five rebounds, leading the Lakers to a 110-103 win over the Timberwolves. Bronny, on the other hand, had a quieter performance, missing a three-point shot from his father’s pass and appearing hesitant during certain plays.
When asked about sharing the court with his son, LeBron said, “For someone who grew up without a father, being able to play alongside my son is one of the most amazing experiences of my life.”
