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Motorists in Cleveland, Ohio, pass a large electronic billboard featuring James in his old Cleveland Cavaliers uniform in 2014. AP
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US basketball player LeBron James at Netflix's premiere of 'Hustle' in Los Angeles, California. AFP
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James sits on the bench during a game. AP
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James has become the first active player in NBA history with a net worth of $1 billion. AFP
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James shoots a three-pointer during a game. AFP
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James reacts to a foul call. AP
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James makes a flawless lay-up. AP
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James stands with guard Russell Westbrook and forward Anthony Davis at a game in 2021. Photo: USA TODAY Sports
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Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers stands with James during a game. AFP
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James in action during a game in 2016. AP
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Motorists in Cleveland, Ohio, pass a large electronic billboard featuring James in his old Cleveland Cavaliers uniform in 2014. AP
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US basketball player LeBron James at Netflix's premiere of 'Hustle' in Los Angeles, California. AFP
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James sits on the bench during a game. AP
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James has become the first active player in NBA history with a net worth of $1 billion. AFP
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James shoots a three-pointer during a game. AFP
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James reacts to a foul call. AP
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James makes a flawless lay-up. AP
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James stands with guard Russell Westbrook and forward Anthony Davis at a game in 2021. Photo: USA TODAY Sports
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Head coach Frank Vogel of the Los Angeles Lakers stands with James during a game. AFP
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James in action during a game in 2016. AP
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Motorists in Cleveland, Ohio, pass a large electronic billboard featuring James in his old Cleveland Cavaliers uniform in 2014. AP
LeBron James becomes first billionaire playing in the NBA, Forbes says
Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player also invests in other sports teams and restaurants
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02 June, 2022
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