LeBron James is a professional basketball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. LeBron James Net Worth is $1 billion. He was born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, United States. LeBron James gained national attention while playing high school basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron. He was highly touted as a prodigious talent and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine before graduating.