LeBron James contract

Last Modified Aug 19, 2022 14:57 GMT
NameLeBron Raymone James Sr
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
PositionForward
Age37 years
TeamLos Angeles Lakers
Net worthApprox $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.


lebron james contract


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.)
2025UFA


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


SEASONTEAMSALARY/STATUS
2023-UFA
2022-23Los Angeles Lakers$44,474,988
2021-22Los Angeles Lakers$41,180,544
2020-21Los Angeles Lakers$39,219,566
2019/20Los Angeles Lakers$37,436,858 ($37,678,600*)
2018/19Los Angeles Lakers$35,654,150 ($36,475,929*)
2017/18Cleveland Cavaliers$33,285,709 ($35,030,744*)
2016/17Cleveland Cavaliers$30,963,450 ($33,119,038*)
2015/16Cleveland Cavaliers$22,970,500 ($24,814,681*)
2014/15Cleveland Cavaliers$20,644,400 ($22,329,434*)
2013/14Miami Heat$19,067,500 ($21,051,220*)
2012/13Miami Heat$17,545,000 ($19,710,161*)
2011/12Miami Heat$16,022,500 ($18,299,290*)
2010/11Miami Heat$14,500,000 ($17,149,801*)
2009/10Cleveland Cavaliers$15,779,912 ($18,860,203*)
2008/09Cleveland Cavaliers$14,410,581 ($16,977,833*)
2007/08Cleveland Cavaliers$13,041,250 ($16,136,130*)
2006/07Cleveland Cavaliers$5,828,090 ($7,404,948*)
2005/06Cleveland Cavaliers$4,621,800 ($6,125,892*)
2004/05Cleveland Cavaliers$4,320,360 ($5,871,248*)
2003/04Cleveland 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.