Overview

• James made the comments in a lighthearted exchange on Complex’s 360 With Speedy, calling a Google net-worth figure “a lie.”
• He quipped that he has only “a couple thousand” in the bank and pointed to items like a LeBron edition Richard Mille watch and Nike gear as gifts.
• Coverage reiterated public estimates near $1.2–$1.3 billion that tally NBA pay, endorsements such as Nike, and equity stakes including SpringHill.
• Reporters emphasized the joking tone and noted he provided no verified figure for his finances.
• He added that his children now earn significant money through NIL and streaming, reviving chatter about his late-career plans without resolving retirement timing.