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Lakers star LeBron James is a billionaire — and notoriously cheap. Here are several examples.
Lakers star LeBron James is a billionaire — and notoriously cheap. Here are several examples.
Cork GainesApr 18, 2023, 02:48 IST
LeBron James.Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images
LeBron James is a four-time champion, four-time MVP, 19-time All-Star, and soon to be the highest-paid NBA player of all time. LeBron is also a billionaire.
James' most recent contract is a two-year, $97 million contract with the Lakers that will pay him $50 million in 2024-25, and he makes more than that off the court.
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LeBron is one of the wealthiest athletes ever.
LeBron James and wife, Savannah, attend Netflix's "Hustle" World Premiere at Regency Village Theatre on June 01, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
In addition to his NBA salary, LeBron also makes roughly $90 million a year in endorsements off the court.
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Thanks in large part to his lifetime deal with Nike, LeBron is now a billionaire, according to Forbes.
LeBron James has a lifetime deal with Nike.Visual China Group via Getty Images/Visual China Group via Getty Images
But he is also open about how cheap he can be at times.
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Despite his expensive tastes when it comes to cars and houses, Dwyane Wade once called James "the cheapest guy in the NBA."
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Warren Buffett was kinder, saying of LeBron, "He's savvy. He's smart about financial matters."
Warren Buffett speaks onstage during Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on October 13, 2015 in Washington, DC.Paul Morigi/Getty Images
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One example is his phone. James won't use his phone if it is not on wifi.
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When Pandora heard that, they offered LeBron a free premium account.
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He was once spotted riding a bicycle to a game in Miami.
LeBron James rides a bike to work.Twitter/jackNruth
LeBron also said he would not pay for a blue checkmark on Twitter.