LeBron James Vs Larry Bird: A Statistical Comparison

#7 Earnings

The Boston Celtics legend's net worth is 45 million dollars approximately. His total income as a player was 26 million dollars. This is obviously pennies compared to what players earn today but we have to keep in mind that the salary cap was limited in the 80's and the NBA was not as huge as it is today in terms of finances. These days even role players earn more than what Bird earned in his entire career.

Don't get me wrong, Bird used to be among the highest paid players of his generation; therefore, comparing the two different salary caps would be unfair.

James, on the other hand, was the world's 6th highest paid athlete in 2018. His annual salary is 33 million dollars and on top that he earns 52 million dollars from endorsements and shoe deals making his net worth to 85 million dollars this year alone. His shoe line has the second best selling shoes after Jordans.