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Business Tycoon LeBron James Just Became A Billionaire But How Does He Fare Against The Richest Active NFL Quarterback

Published 06/03/2022, 5:31 AM EDTBy The Lakers’ forward has enjoyed success both on and off the field while securing many big-money deals with the best brands. Recently, James became the first active NBA to attain a $1 billion net worth, leaving fans wondering where the NFL GOAT Tom Brady ranks in 2022. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Being an 18-time NBA All-Star, the milestone of attaining a $1 billion net worth was only a matter of time for the ‘King.’ According to a Forbes report, he attained that valuation following another unreal year of earnings totaling around $121.2 million in 2021. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The 4-time NBA champion has beaten the likes of NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to reach the figure before even announcing his retirement. View this post on Instagram While talking in a 2014 interview with GQ about reaching the mark, James , “It’s my biggest milestone. Obviously, I want to maximize my business. And if I happen to get it, if I happen to be a billion-dollar athlete, ho. Hip hip hooray! Oh, my God, I’m gonna be excited.” He later successfully achieve his dream by earning nearly $1.2 billion in pretax earnings.

Where do Tom Brady and his net worth stand in comparison to LeBron James

Similarly, the 15-time Pro Bowler, while being a late bloomer in terms of scoping the financial sector, has the highest net worth of an active NFL QB in the league. According to Celebrity Net Worth , he has a net worth of $250 million, and his will total around $40 million in 2021. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad The former QB was more concerned about putting together a winning squad throughout his career than monetary gains. But since joining the , Brady has received many endorsement deals from brands that allow him to build his empire. The success in their respective sports sees Brady beating James, while success off the field sees James defeating . ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad While the conversation about monetary gains seems an unfair comparison, the greatness of both athletes lies in their achievements in their sports. The 2022 NFL campaign will provide NFL fans possibly a final opportunity to witness Brady in action before he might retire. Watch This Story:

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ADVERTISEMENT Anuj Tazhatuveetil 807 articlesAn NFL author at EssentiallySports, Anuj Tazhatuveetil is pursuing a Master's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Initially, he worked as a freelance content writer and later as a part of Sports404. An unquenchable thirst to learn about all things NFL and NBA, adding to a rather healthy obsession with playing outdoor sports like basketball, and soccer with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of this industry make him a sports aficionado.Please enable JavaScript to view the ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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