LeBron James Shaves Head [PHOTOS] - Does It Change His Net Worth?
Everything about LeBron James is newsworthy: his game, his championships, the type of music he listens to, and his hair.
New headlines about the champ's haircut have been swirling the net, with images showing James' newly shaved head. While talks about his receding hairline and him going bald have been on-going since LBJ entered the NBA, his new decision to sport a clean-shaven head could be an acceptance of what he would soon be: a bald champion.
Images of James' new haircut have caught the attention of the media only recently -- almost a month after it was initially shot Jul. 23 at LBJ's "Witness History Tour" in Manila, Philippines. Reactions from fans and critics quickly escalated. Check the images below and what people had to say about the new 'do.
Aside from his newly shaved head, another LBJ topic has also been making headlines. Many people are trying to find out how much LeBron James is worth. Sure, he must be a multimillionaire already with his Nike, Samsung, McDonald's and Coca-Cola endorsements, but how much does The King bring home each year?
According to the Los Angeles Times, LBJ has the third largest net worth in the NBA with $130 million, based on a report by Wealth-X.com. Moreover, according to Forbes, as of June 2013, James is the fourth highest paid athlete in the world. He bagged $59.8 million in pay, $17.8 M in salary/ winnings and a whopping $42 million for his endorsements.
James is the NBA's biggest endorsement star, thanks to deals with Nike, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Samsung and others. Sales of his signature Nike shoes rose 50% to $300 million in the U.S. during 2012, according to research firm SportsOneSource. He outsold his nearest NBA competitor by a 6-to-1 margin in the U.S.
Will his new shaved head affect his net worth? We highly doubt it.