Photo by TheStewartofNY/FilmMagicForbes may have declared LeBron James a billionaire in 2022, but the man himself has always insisted that he doesnt have that kind of money.LeBron James has made a concrete case for being the GOAT during his 23 seasons in the NBA. Hes still going too, with a new chapter in Philadelphia set to begin in October.In this incredibly long and successful career, James has collected accolades that would be enough for multiple Hall of Fame careers. But theres something hes managed to accumulate even more of: money.James has made $581 million in NBA salary alone. And having been the most popular athlete in the US since the age of 16, his off-court earnings are reportedly nearly double that.And yet, LeBron somehow managed to claim that he has no money.Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for FanaticsLeBron James said his kids have all the money and that hes brokeBronny James is about to enter his third NBA season, and his first without his father as a teammate. But according to what LeBron said, money is the one thing Bronny wont have to worry about.In an interview in 2025, James claimed that he has a couple thousand in the bank and that his children have all the money to take care of him.Now, yall want me to start lying? James said. Google search is a lie. Its way less. I got a couple thousand in my bank. Thats it. I got a couple thousand.Everything I got on, free. This LeBron edition Richard Mille, free. You see my wedding band? It says, My queen. Free! Hat, wave cap? Free!I aint got no money, man. My kids got all the money now. NILs (name, image and likeness rights). They got all the money. They take care of dad now. Im broke.James is clearly being quite facetious. As an incredibly successful athlete and a shrewd businessman, the King is absolutely worth more than $1 billion. Never hurts to stay humble, though.Read more:The real reason LeBron James was left out of Michael Jordans The Last DanceLeBron James has already told fans what his own documentary will be about after The Last DanceExcited Kylie Kelce sends heartfelt message to LeBron James and family after blockbuster 76ers move