Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James smiles at a reporter's question early Thursday, June 9, 2016, after the Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 120-90 in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ORG XMIT: OHPS153
In his over 17 years career in the NBA, LeBron James has made name for himself as an achiever, both on and off the court. He is a four-time NBA champion and an 18-time NBA All-Star. He also became the first active NBA player to become a billionaire.
His success off the field has been largely attributed to his investment in businesses, endorsement deals, and his paycheck from the Los Angeles Lakers. For instance, he has earned more than $390 million from his NBA contracts. He also has endorsement deals from firms like AT&T, Pepsi and Calm.
However, James also has equity in several businesses, making him one of the prolific athlete investors today. Here are six (6) businesses owned by the NBA great you should know: (click next to continue reading)
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