Becoming a millionaire is the dream of every person in the world. It is the ultimate goal of every one who wishes to have a successful future. When someone sets high goals, they do not get tired of working hard to achieve their dreams. They are passionate and hardworking souls.
Thinking about millionaires, you probably assume that every millionaire would be a businessman but that is not true. To become a millionaire you do not need to start a business of your own. Just develop your identity and excel in any field that you step into.
For instance, normally it is believed that an athlete cannot become a millionaire that fast unless you are active in the top leagues. LeBron James, the Basketball legend is an exceptional example of being a millionaire and soon to hit billionaire status as an athlete!
In this article, we will get to know about all the expensive things owned by LeBron James.
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Who is LeBron James?
Born on the 30th of December 1984 in Akron Ohio, LeBron James is considered to be one of the best players in basketball. During the discussion of basketball analysts, he is compared with the great Michael Jordan. He has played in 10 NBA finals so far out of which 4 were won by his side. He is among the top ten highest-paid athletes and undoubtedly one of the greatest sportsmen ever.
The 6 feet 9 inches tall superstar is usually considered as the “Face of the NBA”, and one of the richest athletes ever. As of 2021, the net worth of LeBron James is $480 million. He knows very well how to spend millions of dollars and hence has a huge collection of sports cars, mansions, watches, shoes, and many more expensive items.
You must be wondering about the top ten most expensive things owned by LeBron James, so therefore, here is a list and brief description of his 10 most expensive things:
10. Diamond / Gold Shoes
Cost: $100,000
LeBron is not leaving any stone unturned to become the best athlete in the world. He is continuously working hard and is making new records in almost every season. He has the best record of being the youngest player to score 30,000 points in NBA history. He was praised worldwide for this auspicious record.
Nike and shoe surgeons decided to celebrate this record most uniquely and expensively. As LeBron likes to make each moment memorable, this time one of the world’s best shoe brands planned this memorable event for him. They awarded their most important player, a customized pair of signature shoes fully wrapped in Gold and diamonds.
These shoes are different from others as they are just for show and not for wearing. The structure of the shoes is similar to that of LeBron 15s. The zippers of the shoes are gold plated and were manufactured by RiRi Zippers (A zipper brand based in Switzerland). Additionally, the zipper pulls are customized and made up of 14 grams of 18 karat gold. At the end of the beautiful and strong laces are diamond pieces which are 2.4 carats each.
The gift from the world renowned brand does not end here. In addition to this pair of shoes, The Shoe Surgeon also awarded LeBron a special 30 inch long diamond cut necklace, a Franco chain diamond cut which is made with 18 karats solid gold and 10 carats of genuine diamonds.
9. Rolex Watch Collection
Cost: $ 140,000
With an admirable collection of Rolex watches, LeBron is truly a man of time. He is a punctual person who loves to reach his destination on time. His love for being punctual urges him to buy the most expensive and precious watches.
In his Rolex collection, the largest watch is the Yachtmaster II. This is an 18k yellow gold model with its bright blue Cerachrom bezel and regatta timer. LeBron also owns Rolex’s premier watch, the Day-Date. This is a 41mm wide watch and is perfect for those who want a larger luxury watch.
It is a well known fact that LeBron likes yellow gold watches but he sometimes likes to wear his Rolex President Day-Date watch in rose gold color. The watch has a dark dial which is a very good combination with a rose gold chain. He owns another Rolex model; the Sky-Dweller. This is a specific watch for travelers, the watch has features like a 24-hour display, yearly calendar, and month display.
LeBron always likes to collect limited edition watches so that the watch he chooses to wear is truly unique and special. The prices of few from his Rolex collection are as follows:
- Rolex Day-Date II worth around $ 34,000.
- Rolex Yacht-Master II is valued at almost $70,000.
- Rolex Sky-Dweller with a price tag of $38,000.
It is quite evident that LeBron likes to own impressive pieces of watches in his collection. He adds a new luxury watch to his collection each time he hits a major milestone in his NBA career.
8. Hummer H2
Cost: $103,000
LeBron’s favorite Jeep in his car collection is his Hummer H2 because it exactly suits his personality and body. It is said that his mother gifted him this car long ago. It is a powerful car with numerous luxuries. It has 8-way power front seats with a Bose premium sound system. Its top speed is 177km/h with 393 BHP (brake horsepower). It has the ability to reach the speed of 100 kilometers per hour in 10 seconds.
The prominent feature of this car includes three zone climate controls, tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls, heated front, and rear seats, 8-way power front seats, BOSE premium sound system, an outside-temperature indicator, oversized tires with HUMMER wheels, an universal garage door opener, a remote engine start, and a wide power sunroof. This car gives real relaxing long drives and an amazing off-roading experience. With so many features this is indeed a wonderful car to be owned by any millionaire.
7. Porsche Turbo
Cost: $165,000
LeBron James is often seen in his black-colored Porsche Turbo. This sports car is powered by a turbocharged 3800cc engine that delivers an output of 530 brake horsepower. It has the ability to reach a speed of 100 km/h or 62,14 mp/h in less than 4 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h or 198 mp/h.
This luxurious Porsche turbo is very stylish, contains numerous features and can beat many supercars during a race. The interior is very tasteful with leather upholstered seats. The highly efficient controls during a high-speed drive provide a real smooth handling experience.
Since LeBron loves cars, he never hesitates to spend a huge amount of money to get special edition cars for himself. His love is never-ending and he regularly keeps updating his car models.
6. Ferrari F430 Spider
Cost: $280,000
LeBron owns a dashing F430 Spider by Ferrari which came with a huge price tag. Being a car lover he happily paid this amount and got his custom made car. Customizing this car was necessary because LeBron is a very tall man with him being over 6 feet in height and cannot fit easily into normal cars.
This supercar contains amazing features including a lightweight v8 engine able to produce 490 horsepowers. The car is capable of accelerating from 0 mph to 62 mph in an unbelievable time of 4.1 seconds only. It has a top speed of 193 mph. It is a convertible car whose roof panel automatically folds away inside the space above the engine bay. LeBron has always been seen in this car with an open roof.
5. Bentley Continental GT
Cost: $350,000
Bought in 2009, this car is very close to LeBron’s heart because he said in one of his interviews that he prefers the Bentley continental GT over all of his other cars. The reason for that is the many important features this car contains and you preferably would want in a luxury car.
This astonishingly amazing car can produce the power of more than 500 hp. It has an 8 speed dual clutch automatic and manual shifting mode. The gas mileage of this car is admirable because most luxury cars offer 10-12 miles per gallon but this car enjoys 24 miles per gallon.
The infotainment system in this Bentley is matchless as it features a 12.3-inch display on the dashboard. It also includes a panel with three small analog gauges for time, exterior air temperature, and compass heading. This supercar has the ability to reach from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (or 0-62 mp/h) in an unbelievable time of 3.3 seconds. Few amazing features of this car are adaptive cruise control, a night vision system that will assist the driver in pitch dark nights, and automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection for improved safety of the owner and the pedestrian.
4. Special Maybach 57S
Cost: $376,300
This Maybach 57s is a super Benz and costs over 370 000 US Dollars. This is LeBron’s favorite coupe car and he has tagged “King of Ohio” on the number plate of the car. The car is fitted with an electric tilting sunroof made up of 0.25 inch laminated glass. A 6 liter V12 engine and has the ability to achieve a top speed of 170 miles per hour (or 274 km/h). It reaches the speed from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour (or 0-62mp/h) in 5.1 seconds only. The Maybach 57s has a unique feature of a 4 zone climate control and has 2 different climate control systems for the front and rear compartment. Both systems can be programmed and operated separately.
Some glaring features of these luxurious cars include a navigation system with voice control, power sunshades, interior air purifier, a front and rear seat massage, voice-activated sound system with 6-disc CD changer, heated front, and rear seats, cooled front seats, and an universal garage door opener to add on to the comfort level of the owner. LeBron bought this car after customizing it as per his own choice and now can be seen roaming in his Mercedes with full grace and elegance.
3. Ohio Mansion
Cost: $9.2 Million
LeBron James is never shy when it comes to spending money, he buys expensive and luxurious things to enjoy his life to the fullest, as he should! LeBron purchased this mansion in 2003 which is located in Summit colony, northwest of Akron.
After buying the property he immediately started with immense renovations in the house that changed the overall look of the mansion. It covers an area of 35,400 square feet featuring 19 rooms including 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
The house has all the amenities you would find at a luxury hotel. From entertainment spaces to necessities, everything is available in this massive mansion.
There is a bowling alley, a private home theatre with huge seating space, and even an online casino onsite. Since he is a top level athlete, his house needed to have a sports complex and this mansion has a huge sports complex. The grand master bedroom is on the first floor which covers a huge area and has a walk-in closet as well.
It is an amazing mansion with all the modern and current amenities, just the way LeBron likes it. It is a beautiful mansion that has everything perfectly selected and curated.
2. Coconut Grove Mansion
Cost: $13 Million
The $13 million mansion is located in the elite area of Coconut Grove Miami, Florida, and is owned by LeBron James. It is an astonishing gothic style mansion that is unique in its neighborhood. The estate is a 20 minutes drive away from South Beach and Miami International Airport.
The beautiful mansion spreads over an area of 15,000 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms. It gives a luxurious feel to its inhabitants that is unmatchable. Coconut groove is truly an amazing place to live where you can experience the scenic beauty of the lush green landscape.
The amenities included in the house are a three car garage, an elevator, an infinity pool that overlooks the bay and a huge home theatre for entertainment purposes. In addition to these amenities, there are also 3 fountains, two 60-feet yachts to dock, a well-equipped laundry room, and a huge and beautiful kitchen with all the latest kitchen-related electric appliances. The kitchen is a notable feature of this house because it is made of white marble imported from Italy and it has all the up to date facilities you would want in a modern kitchen.
This mansion is famous due to its catholic appearance and many people claim that they feel a sense of security in this house. Maybe, it is one of the reasons why LeBron loved this house and instantly bought it.
1. Los Angeles Mansion
Cost: $52 Million
Constructed in the 1930s, this Mediterranean style villa was first owned by Charles Boyer, who was an Oscar-nominated famous actor of his era and starred in many black and white classic films. After Boyer, this estate was also owned by Howard Hughes, known as one of the most financially successful individuals in the world.
The mansion was designed by the famous architect Paul McClean. At the entrance of the house, high hedges and security gates eventually lead you into the amazingly beautiful home. In a huge indoor area of 13000 square feet, there are 6 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms and all bedrooms have unique features. This house includes an in-house movie theater with a seating capacity of more than 100 people and a fully furnished lounge with floor to ceiling windows showing a remarkably beautiful view.
A golf simulator with a real feel of the game, a cigar room for smokers, a wine cellar with numerous varieties of organized wines, and a state of the art gym with the latest equipment are essential features of this luxurious home. A boomerang shaped infinity pool is one of the most attractive features of this mansion adjacent to which is a spa and a sauna.
This house, located in an ideal location of Los Angeles, has an area to park all the supercars of LeBron. The property shows mesmerizing views from downtown Los Angeles to the ocean and Santa Monica Mountains are also visible from here.
An all in all breathtaking mansion that suits the luxurious life of LeBron. Since there are so many amenities in this mansion, James loves to spend most of his time in this house out of all his other residences.
Final Words
Playing professional basketball for the last 17 years and scoring more than 35,000 points, LeBron has been able to achieve a height of excellence through his sheer hard work. Among thousands of other sportsmen, LeBron is one of the top athletes of the current era. The above mentioned 10 expensive things are just a tiny glimpse of his lifestyle, he owns many other similar expensive items too.
With his hard work, tireless practices, sleepless nights of training, breaking the stereotypes, and not paying any attention to naysayers, King James has successfully attained both wealth and fame in his life. Truly, if you also dream big and want to become a famous and rich man, you have to start working harder and more importantly smarter to become the expert in your field.
So, are you motivated enough to get up and get your venture started and excel in it?
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