Over his illustrious 21-year career in the NBA, LeBron James has hand-crafted an unparalleled legacy both on and off the court. He was born to a 16-year-old struggling mother in Akron, Ohio. James endured a childhood marked by frequent moves from one house to another. Yet, against all odds, he embarked on a path few could have imagined. Now, he is dominant and influential, which is reflected in the kind of financial decisions he has made so far.

With over $100,000,000 invested in just property, King James forged an empire that now commands over 16.7% of the American GDP. Looks like he used his enormous earnings to invest in real estate and build a property portfolio alongside his wife, Savannah James, and their three children- Bronny, Bryce, and Zhuri. He invested in each of the states that he lived in.

At the age of 18, LeBron James inked his first deal with Nike and started his journey in investment. He bought the Bath Township property in the northwest of Akron for $2.1 million. He built a 30,000-square-foot mansion for himself and his family there.

His very first property includes 6 bedrooms, 8 full and 6 half bathrooms, a recording studio, a movie theater, a barbershop, an aquarium, a bowling alley, and of course, a sports bar. It even houses a two-story walk-in closet. The property is currently valued at over $9 million. James continued exploring his real estate options as he climbed the NBA ladder.

LeBron James’ journey from living in different homes to having his own house in different states

In 2010, James parted ways with the Cavaliers, moving on to the Miami Heat. Not a long time after that, he reportedly paid over $9 million to purchase a three-story custom-built haven in Florida. After spending four years, the player sold the 12,178-square-foot mansion for $13.4 million. By 2015, even before entering the Lakers, King James had already started expanding his reach into LA.

Soon after returning to the Cavaliers, he purchased a whopping $21 million house in the Brentwood area. And this was just one of the houses he was going to buy in the LA region. The Brentwood house featured 6 bedrooms, patios, a Calcutta marble kitchen, a home gym (of course, he needs to work out), an infinity pool, and a huge garage. In early 2021, James listed this house for $20.5 million, selling it at a minor loss, for $19.6 million.

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In late 2017, James again bought a $23.5 million mansion, with 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a wine cellar, a cigar room, a theater, and an onyx bar. Of course, he also built a massive gym that was linked to a spa, sauna, massage, and steam room. And then in 2020, when people were busy hiding inside their homes to not get infected with the virus, King James bought yet another sprawling mansion in Beverly Hills for $36.8. The 13,000-square-foot property was previously owned by Katherine Hepburn and Hugh Hefner. It is a Mediterranean-style property, with a giant screening room, indoor fountains, a tennis court, a pool house, two guest houses, and of course, to justify the pool house, a massive swimming pool. The property even offers spectacular views of the City of Los Angeles, when (we can only assume) James relaxes away from the noise that is in this world.

If you are a king, you have to live like a king, right? LeBron James understands this philosophy. Of the five properties he has bought so far, he owns 3 of them. And the King hasn’t retired yet. Who knows what’s more to come? What are your thoughts on James’ massive portfolio? Isn’t it intriguing?

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