Sports and cinema are two of many things that have engrossed the world's attention these days, well, today we are just going to talk about sports and to be specific, basketball and one of the iconic basketball player LeBron Raymore James.
The loving husband of Savannah Brinson, Raymore James is a player in the American basketball team, Cleveland Cavaliers and at the age of 32, he, through his talent and skill has earned himself a prominent place as a player.
Raymore James started his career with his high school team St. Vincent-St. Mary, Akron Ohio and currently plays as the jersey number 23 for Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association. He is regarded as one best man of Cavaliers and has made a fascinating amount through his successful career.
Well, in that case, you might be wondering what exactly is his net worth. If you are, just stay with us because, in this section, we are going to talk in detail about his career, net worth, and his professional life.
Raymore James, an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the NBA was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron Ohio. He was born to a 16-year-old mother, Gloria Marie James, who raised him on her own.
The small forward of Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron Raymore James was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio
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The basketball star started his career at the age of 19. He first played for his high school team St. Vincent-St. Mary, Akron Ohio and because of his spectacular game, he came in the acknowledgment of his home team, Cleveland Cavaliers. He made his NBA draft debut in 2003 and managed to score 25 points in his first season game against the Sacramento Kings.
Raymore James debuted for Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003 NBA draft against the Sacramento Kings. He managed to score 25 points in the very game
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However, the Cavaliers couldn't manage to make it to the playoffs after35-47 season despite an 18-game improvement over the previous year. Though his team could not meet the expectation in 2003 season, in the 2004-2005 season, Raymore James got his first NBA All-Star selection. He contributed 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in his first game for the NBA All-Star and was well recognized by his teammates and his coach Geoge Karl, who even admitted;
It's weird talking about a 20-year-old kid being a great player, but he is a great player ... He's the exception to almost every rule.
In the season 2006-7 Cavaliers made it to the NBA Finals but unfortunately lost to the San Antonio Spurs. In that season, Raymore James averaged 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game. And in the season 2007-8, he was named the All-Star Game MVP with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists under his name.
In the season 2007-8, Raymore James was named the All-Star Game MVP with 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists under his name
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With the end of the season 2008-9, Raymore James managed the second spot in NBA Defensive Player of the Year and made his first NBA All-Defensive Team. The season just didn't end there for the player, he also became the only fourth post-merger player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
So, all and all in the season 2008-9, Raymore James made more points than rest of his teammates collectively. What a player!
On July 1, 2010, Raymore James became a free agent and during his free agent tenure, Raymore James was approached by several teams including the Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and Cavaliers.
And on July 8, he made an announcement to sign a contract with the Miami Heat on ESPN. Making it official, Raymore James joined the Heat on July 10, 2010.
Raymore James joined the Miami Heat on July 10, 2010, on a four-year contract
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He played four seasons with Heat and his time with Heat was the most controversial one in his entire career. On June 25, 2014, Raymore James rejoined his former club Cavaliers. And since then Raymore James is playing with the Cavaliers.
Raymore James was a key player in a winning game against the Warriors in the final of NBA season 2015-16. The team lifted their first championship since 1964 in the year 2016.
Check out the video when the club lifting the NBA trophy in the year 2016.
Raymore James was and is one of the best men of the Cavaliers. Well, he has had an amazing career and still is having. So, he is certain to have bagged some fascinating amount of money and not to forget the accolades he has earned with the hardship all these years.
Raymore James has earned fame and fortune only because of his strong determination and hard work and is believed to be one of the highest paid players in Claviers.
By the end of 2016, Raymore James had an estimated net worth around $400 million. Having worked for a while as the basketball player, he currently has an annual income of $30.96 million.
The NBA star LeBron Raymore James: the man with an amazing net worth of around $400 million
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If compared to other sports stars, on today's date, the NBA star is a tough competitor to a famous soccer athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of net worth, who has a net worth of $400 million and second to him is footballer Lionel Messi with a net worth of $350 million.
Along with his basketball career, James makes some of his fortunes with TV ads. He's is also associated with Nike. The millionaire is quite fond of vehicles and has got an insane collection of vehicles under his hood.
Check out his cars collections in the video below.
Well, his net worth is just so alluring. Besides, the NBA star is the recipient of several awards.
The player had a successful career and has won many awards through his career as a basketball player.
Raymore James has won:
Three NBA championships | (2012, 2013, 2016) |
Four NBA Most Valuable Player Awards | (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013) |
Three NBA Finals MVP Awards | (2012, 2013, 2016) |
Two Olympic gold medals | (2013, 2016) |
An NBA scoring title | (2008) |
The NBA Rookie of the Year Award | (2004) |
Well, the list is fascinating, isn't it? Indeed a successful career.
Let's wish him a lot more success ahead of his life.