LeBron James opens up.(Image via Getty Images) LeBron James, the former Los Angeles Lakers’ icon, has built a huge fortune for himself and his family. While his wealth has only increased over the last two decades, it seems LeBron James has never been insecure about the money he has earned and the career he has built through his own hard work.
LeBron James opens up about how he has handled money throughout the last two decades
A few years ago, in an interview with The Talks, LeBron James was asked, “Eight out of ten professional soccer players end up broke at the end of their career. Do you worry that your money could all just disappear one day?”To this, the four time NBA champion responded as, “No, I don’t think so. I’ve set myself up for life and we learn more and more how to make sure we’re set for the rest of our lives. I never worry that everything could wash away now.”LeBron James added, “I stay humble because tomorrow isn’t promised and you never know what may happen, but I’m in a position right now where myself, my friends, my family – we’re set up for the rest of our lives.”With a multi million dollar business empire, an expensive salary from the league and expensive real estates across the nation, LeBron James has always been pretty smart and diligent with the money he has earned.In the same interview as the 41 year old NBA icon was asked if more money could end up messing one’s life, LeBron James said, “It can if you’re not built for it, if you’re not ready to take on that challenge. I was ready because I had my friends. They were my shelter; they made me stay humble. They were around to keep me levelheaded. The fame never got to me.”
LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, never forgot to give back to their community in Akron, Ohio
While LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, are billionaires, they have not forgotten the backgrounds they came from.For over the last two decades, both LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James, have been diligently donating to their hometown in Akron, Ohio, for the betterment of the society.The former Los Angeles Lakers’ star player LeBron James built the LeBron James’ Family foundation in 204 and the I PROMISE School in 2018.Together, the two organisations have taken care of health, education and nutritional needs of underprivileged children and families belonging to LeBron James and his wife, Savannah James’ hometown.Ahead of the new season, as LeBron James prepares himself and spends time training for his first and seemingly last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, all eyes remain on the NBA icon.For now, fans across the world are rooting for LeBron James as he gears up for one last time.