LeBron James has established himself as an NBA great, and he still has a few more years left in the tank. Throughout his career, James has dominated on the court, and his resume backs that up. Not only is he one of the greatest basketball players ever, but he’s also one of the greatest athletes of all-time.

James has a close circle of friends, and he values his friendships with those people. One of his closest friends is his agent, Rich Paul. Over the years, Paul has signed numerous athletes and has established an impressive net worth.

LeBron James dominating throughout his career

James knew he wanted to play in the NBA at a young age, and he didn’t just want to play; he wanted to be one of the best. Going into his 18th NBA season, James has accomplished a lot. He has won multiple NBA titles, and he has multiple MVP awards under his belt. There’s no question that he will be in the Hall of Fame. After winning two championships with the Miami Heat and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James took his talents to the Western Conference and joined the LA Lakers.

The Lakers struggled before James joined the team, and he wanted to help turn the Lakers back into a winning organization. Well, he did that in 2020. After the Lakers missed the playoffs in James’ first season with the team, he led them to the NBA Finals in 2020. With the addition of NBA star Anthony Davis, the Lakers showed their dominance in the playoffs, getting to the finals.

In the finals, they took on the Miami Heat, and James played at a high level throughout the series. He led the team in scoring, assists, and rebounds as the Lakers defeated the Heat in six games. James went on to win his fourth NBA title and bring the trophy back to LA for the first time since 2010. He also won his fourth NBA Finals MVP award. With the 2020-21 season quickly approaching, James will look to continue to dominate on the court and lead his team back to the finals.

LeBron James and Rich Paul’s close friendship put Paul in a great position

James and Paul have been close friends since James was in high school. Their friendship continued to grow when James entered the league. When James left his former agent, Leon Rose, to join Paul’s new agency Klutch Sports Group, Paul’s career started to take off. In 2012, James joined Paul’s agency, and the news quickly got out that James teamed up with one of his close friends.

Paul was new to the industry, but over time, he was able to learn the ins and outs, and he quickly became a notable person in the industry. His client list has grown throughout the years and includes players like Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and Ben Simmons. In 2019, Paul was ranked 19th on Forbes’ list of highest-earning sports agents in the world. 

What is Rich Paul’s net worth?

Paul has built an impressive net worth with the Klutch Sports Group singing players and negotiating big-time contracts. According to International Business Times, Paul has a net worth of $100 million. In 2019, he earned $32.6 million in commissions from deals he negotiated. International Business Times stated that the total value of the contracts he secured in 2019 is estimated to be around $800 million.

There’s a reason why Paul has had success in the industry. Being close friends with James helps a lot, but Paul also knows how to establish relationships with other players throughout the league. Establishing those relationships goes a long way. Paul will continue to strive to be the best at what he does, and the money will continue to come in.