It’s Good To Be The King

Hooped Up | December 6, 2007

Forbes magazine today put LeBron James at the top of its list of 20 under 25 Top-Earnig Superstars. James, who will turn 23 on Dec. 30, earned $27 million between June 2006 and June 2007. That could be the low-end of James’ earning potential, Forbes pointed out. James is primed to outpace Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant, 29, as the highest-paid player in the NBA this year because of his new four-year $60 million contract. The Cavs will pay him $13 million his first year. Endorsement deals with Nike, Coca-Cola and Upper Deck, among others, easily eclipse his on-court salary, Forbes said.