Name | LeBron Raymone James Sr |
Height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
Position | Forward |
Age | 37 years |
Team | Los Angeles Lakers |
Net worth | Approx $1 billion |
Salary | $44.5 million |
LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 and after agreeing to a 4 years $153 million deal. After winning the NBA Championship in his 2nd season with the Lakers, King James renegotiated his deal and signed an extension for another 2 years worth $85 million keeping him with the team till the 2022-23 season.
According to Sportico, Lebron James has now earned over $1 Billion dollars between his on court and off court endeavours. James earned £346 million from his NBA contracts and $700 million from sponsorships and other investments.
Current contract | $85 million over 2 years |
2021-22 | $41,180,544 |
2022-23 | $44,474,988 |
2023-24 | $46,698,737 (approx.) |
2024-25 | $50,434,636 (approx.) |
2025 | UFA |
How much is LeBron James getting paid?
Lebron James is set to make $44.5 million during the 2022-23 NBA season.
What are the terms of LeBron James' Contract?
LeBron James' latest contract is worth $97.1 million and sees him through to the 2024-25 NBA season. The contract includes a player-option for the year 2024, and has the potential to increase to $111 million if the salary cap increases to accommodate the rise.
How much does LeBron James make in a minute?
LeBron James makes approximately $85/minute.
How much of LeBron James' contract is guaranteed?
On his current contract, signed $85.6 million was guaranteed at the time of signing. James has agreed to the $97.1 million contract, but is yet to sign it.
LeBron James contract History
SEASON | TEAM | SALARY/STATUS |
2023 | - | UFA |
2022-23 | Los Angeles Lakers | $44,474,988 |
2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | $41,180,544 |
2020-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | $39,219,566 |
2019/20 | Los Angeles Lakers | $37,436,858 ($37,678,600*) |
2018/19 | Los Angeles Lakers | $35,654,150 ($36,475,929*) |
2017/18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $33,285,709 ($35,030,744*) |
2016/17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $30,963,450 ($33,119,038*) |
2015/16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $22,970,500 ($24,814,681*) |
2014/15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $20,644,400 ($22,329,434*) |
2013/14 | Miami Heat | $19,067,500 ($21,051,220*) |
2012/13 | Miami Heat | $17,545,000 ($19,710,161*) |
2011/12 | Miami Heat | $16,022,500 ($18,299,290*) |
2010/11 | Miami Heat | $14,500,000 ($17,149,801*) |
2009/10 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $15,779,912 ($18,860,203*) |
2008/09 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $14,410,581 ($16,977,833*) |
2007/08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $13,041,250 ($16,136,130*) |
2006/07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $5,828,090 ($7,404,948*) |
2005/06 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,621,800 ($6,125,892*) |
2004/05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,320,360 ($5,871,248*) |
2003/04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,018,920 ($5,639,986*) |
What was LeBron James’s biggest contract?
This 4 year $153 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers is LeBron biggest contract
Can LeBron opt-out of his Los Angeles Lakers contract?
No, LeBron cannot opt-out of his contract; there is no player option for him. He becomes an unrestricted free-agent in 2023.
Does LeBron James have a max contract?
Lebron James does not have a max contract but the 2-year extension he signed was for the max money.