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LeBron James Net Worth

The NBA’s all-time scorer, with media and ownership stakes to match.

By Net Worth Watch Editorial · Reviewed by Net Worth Watch Research

Last updated Nov 3, 2026 · 2 min read

Portrait photograph of LeBron James
Photo: Erik Drost, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Estimated net worth

$850 Million

USD · As of November 3, 2026

Source of wealth
Nike, SpringHill Company, Fenway Sports Group
Nationality
United States
Estimate by
CelebrityNetWorth

What is LeBron James’s net worth?

CelebrityNetWorth estimates his fortune at $850 million. He is widely expected to pass a billion dollars while still active, largely on the strength of his equity stakes.

Sources of wealth

His Nike lifetime agreement signed in 2015 is reportedly worth more than a billion dollars over its life. SpringHill Company, his production business, merged with Fulwell 73 in 2024.

He holds a stake in Fenway Sports Group, which owns Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox, plus positions in Blaze Pizza and a range of consumer brands.

How the fortune was built

Drafted first overall in 2003, James has won four championships with three franchises and four MVP awards. His business partners negotiated equity instead of flat fees wherever possible.

That approach, taken early in his career, is now the standard advice given to young athletes.

How we estimate it

We publish the CelebrityNetWorth estimate dated 3 November 2026. Private company valuations and endorsement terms are reported estimates.

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