💰 2003 · LeBron James — from prodigy to business powerhouse

Описание: LeBron James — basketball superstar and entrepreneur.
On the court, he rewrote record books from the moment he entered the NBA in 2003. But even as a teenager stepping into professional basketball, LeBron was thinking beyond the game. Endorsements with Nike, Coca-Cola, and other major brands brought him early wealth, but his bigger vision was ownership and long-term business power. He co-founded SpringHill Entertainment, a media company that produced films, TV shows, and documentaries, giving him creative control over his image and stories.

By the late 2000s, LeBron had already established himself as more than an athlete. With investments in sports, media, and endorsements structured for equity, he was setting the foundation for billionaire status. His journey became a blueprint for how modern athletes could turn fame into lasting business empires.