You gotta spend money to make money, and one thing LeBron James isn’t short of is cash.

He’s also full to the brim with skill, which is why he nails game-winning buzzer beaters on the regular.

One of the greatest of all time on the court, he’s also proven to be rather business savvy over the years.

Forbes listed his net worth at $275 million back in 2016, and it looks like he’s still bringing home the bacon two years later.

That Liverpool mate of yours who has suddenly come out of the woodwork, claiming to be a massive lifelong fan even though you’ve never seen him watch a game, isn’t the only one celebrating the ‘Pool’s 7-6 Champions League semi-final over Roma.

Sports Illustrated reports:

James received a 2% stake in Liverpool in 2011 for approximately $6.5 million. He was given the stake when his marketing firm agreed to a joint venture with Fenway Sports Partners whose owners, John Henry and Tom Wener, bought Liverpool in October of 2010. James was given the stake instead of the $6.5 million.

Rovell reported the club has a value of at least $1.6 billion, if the team was put up for sale. Liverpool also earned a $100 million award for advancing to the final.

With that math, James’ stake would have grown nearly five times more to be $32 million currently, according to Rovell.

Just think how much cash Liverpool will have in the bank when Real Madrid come and steal Mo Salah?

You know it could happen.

I genuinely hope Liverpool crush Madrid in the final, and Mo finishes second in the Ballon d’Or race to Lionel Messi.

[source:sportsill