As of late December 2025, LeBron James remains the epicenter of the basketball world. Defying all biological expectations, the “King” is currently competing in his 23rd NBA season, holding the title of the oldest active player in the league. With his 41st birthday arriving on December 30, 2025, LeBron continues to dominate headlines not just for his play, but for his historic father-son partnership and his ever-growing financial empire.
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LeBron James: Personal Profile & Biography
Born on December 30, 1984, in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James was a prodigy long before he entered the NBA in 2003. Two decades later, he is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and a four-time NBA Champion.
| Profile Detail | Information |
| Full Name | LeBron Raymone James Sr. |
| Age (as of Dec 30, 2025) | 41 Years |
| Height | 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) |
| Weight | 250 lbs (113 kg) |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Lakers (#23) |
| Experience | 23rd NBA Season |
The James Family
The year 2025 marked the most sentimental chapter of LeBron’s life: playing alongside his eldest son, Bronny James.
- Wife: Savannah James (Married since 2013; Net Worth: $100M).
- Bronny James (21): Making history as the first father-son duo to play simultaneously in the NBA. Currently assigned to the South Bay Lakers (G-League) for development but frequently recalled to the main roster.
- Bryce Maximus (18): A rising star in high school basketball, expected to follow the family path to the NBA.
- Zhuri Nova (11): The youngest of the James clan and a social media favorite.
Career Update
Despite a brief scare with sciatica in October 2025 that sidelined him for several weeks, LeBron returned to the court with a vengeance. Under head coach JJ Redick, LeBron has transitioned into a “Point-Forward” role, focusing on playmaking while sharing the scoring load with Luka Dončić, who joined the Lakers in a blockbuster roster shift.
Current Season Stats (Dec 2025):
- Points: 20.5 PPG
- Assists: 6.7 APG
- Rebounds: 4.9 RPG
- Team Record: 20-10 (4th in the Western Conference)
Net Worth and Business Empire
LeBron James is officially the first active NBA player to achieve billionaire status, with his net worth estimated at $1.3 Billion in late 2025.
- Career Earnings: Over $581 Million in NBA salary.
- Nike Lifetime Deal: A partnership valued at over $1 Billion.
- SpringHill Company: His production house, valued at $725 Million, which produces movies, documentaries, and hit shows.
- Strategic Equity: Owns stakes in Liverpool FC, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Blaze Pizza.
- New Ventures: In late 2025, he launched a high-profile partnership with Hennessey, featuring his own limited-edition “V.S.O.P” drink.
Retirement News 2026
As LeBron plays on an expiring contract (2-year, $104M deal), the 2026 offseason looms large.
- Farewell Tour: Sources suggest LeBron desires a “Kobe-style” retirement tour rather than a quiet exit.
- The Cleveland Return: Rumors are swirling about a final “homecoming” to the Cleveland Cavaliers to retire where it all began.
- Lakers Future: While the Lakers want him to retire in purple and gold, his agent Rich Paul has stated LeBron prioritizes a “realistic chance of winning it all” in his final year.
