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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Lebron james becomes nba s first billionaire player - Caught on Camera

Lebron James and Agent Rich Paul attend the Klutch Sports Group More Than A Game Dinner Presented by Remy Martin at Beauty & Essex in 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Rich Paul, LeBron's friend and agent has propelled LeBron to $ 1billion dollar contracts and endorsements. JERRITT CLARK/GETTY IMAGES FOR KLUTCH SPORTS GROUP.

LeBron James was first drafted into the NBA in 2003, the 38 year old American basketball superstar is now entering his 21st NBA season making him the oldest NBA player. “ King James” as he is aptly nicknamed is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history and comparable only to Michael Jordan.

LeBron’s agent Rich Paul was listed at fourth on Forbes list of the “World’s Most Powerful Sports Agents”. After LeBron’s draft in 2003, Paul and some of his childhood friends  joined James as a part of a small inner circle. They found success in NBA and throughout their careers, the two have made a lot of money in their years together.

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