Lebron James | $450 Million

Lebron James is, arguably, one of the most successful athletes of this generation. He was drafted first pick overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003. He has three NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, and four NBA MVPs to his credit. He is expected to surpass fellow legends Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, and Kobe Bryant who are all ranked at the top of the league’s all-time scoring list.

James is also the 6th highest-paid NBA player and received a salary of $37.4 million during the 2019 to 2020 season. According to Forbes, back in 2018, James’ estimated net worth was at $450 million. He earned more than $765 million from his business ventures, which includes a minority ownership stake in the English football club Liverpool. Lebron James has signed a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Lakers. By the time that his contract is up in 2023, LeBron’s annual salary will reach $428 million.