Lebron James | Est. $480 million

When basketball is the topic at hand, Lebron James will always be part of the discussion. The popular NBA star is thought of by many as one of the best players ever. His popularity and earnings from the sport have helped him gain a whopping $480 million of net worth. Still an active member of the LA Lakers, James is set to see a further increase in his salary and gain more wins with his team in the coming years.

Outside of basketball court, James increased his wealth from endorsements which earned him more than 50 million every year. Also, James is an excellent investor. He started a production company with his business partner and invested on Blaze Pizza and Liverpool F. C, which consistently doubled his net worth. Together with his wife and kids, they are benefiting from the fruit of his labors over the years and all the various investments that he has made.