LeBron James

LeBron James holds the third spot with a $1.2 billion net worth, becoming the first active NBA player to reach billionaire status. He earned $480 million in NBA salary—the highest career earnings in league history—and a lifetime Nike deal valued at $1 billion. His SpringHill Company is worth $725 million, and investments in Blaze Pizza, Fenway Sports Group, and Lobos 1707 add millions. He made history playing alongside his son Bronny on the Lakers, the first father-son duo in the NBA. LeBron's net worth is double that of #4 Cristiano Ronaldo, and his $1 billion Nike deal is 52% larger than Tiger Woods's lifetime Nike earnings.