“I ain’t got no money”: LeBron James denies being a billionaire and fans think it’s a “tax evasion” move

LeBron James, one of the most talented and popular players in the world, is a billionaire. The NBA legend started his career at a pretty young age and managed to build a huge net worth for himself and his family.

While the NBA legend lives in a lavish mansion in Beverly Hills, LeBron James recently commented on his wealth.

LeBron James discusses his net worth and denies being a billionaire

The Los Angeles Lakers’ star player appeared on Speedy Morman’s “360 with Speedy” podcast where he opened up about his wealth.

As LeBron James was asked about being a billionaire, the NBA legend said, “Now y’all want me to start lying? Google search is a lie… It’s wrong. It’s less. It’s way less… It’s a couple thousand in my bank.

I got a couple thousand. That’s it.”The NBA legend added, “I am free for me. Everything. Everything I got on [is] free…. I’m telling you…This is a LeBron edition Richard Mille… You see my wedding band? It says, ‘My queen.’The Los Angeles Lakers’ star player, LeBron James continued, “I ain’t got no money, man…My kids got all the money now. NILs (name, image and likeness rights) and shit. They got all the money. They take care of dad now.

I’m broke.”

Fans are here for LeBron James joking about his net worth

While LeBron James did not disclose his actual net worth, his fans appreciate the humour behind it.A fan by the username @ogorlyog took to X and wrote, “he’s obviously lying guys. 😂 every billionaire does this for tax reasons and general security.”Another fan by the username @gboard0 wrote, “This is a good example of you becoming rich but you are not educated. Bro has assets and investments with LLC running all the finances.

And says on the podcasts " couple of thousands". The internet ain't buying the story.”

A third fan by the username @PaperboyPrince wrote, “If LeBron got no money than I’m cooked lol”, while another fan by the username @realgoattalk1 posted, “lol the same mf who signed a lifetime contract with Nike. Not to mention almost making over a quarter billion in basketball contracts. Clearly trolling· “LeBron James has yet to react to how his fans reacted to him announcing that he has no money left.Also Read: “Don’t f**king staple my head”: LeBron James opens up about head injuries amid his recent remarks about his marriage