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LeBron James has said one of his main goals was to "be the richest man in the world."Forget whimsical notions, as "King James," 23, is already making significant strides to achieve that goal, starting with his many endorsement deals worth an estimated $170 million. Furthermore, James was the No. 1 NBA pitchman in 2007, according to Fortune.
The Cavs star is often mentioned as a possible contender for the kind of profitable merchandising empire his childhood hero, Michael Jordan, built at Nike.
And now he's State Farm's newest pitchman.
Yes, take him to the bank because he's straight money, honey.
While he's busy chasing cash, the King is also introducing richer friends to his court, such as the likes of self-made billionaire investor Warren Buffet.
Here's an excerpt from AOL Sports' Dave Hollander's chat with LeBron about his charity efforts during the All-Star Game, State Farm and his new billionaire BFF:
DH: Your friend Warren Buffet owns GEICO Insurance. How's he gonna feel about you getting' cozy with State Farm?
James: I think he's gonna feel pretty fine. All business is good business. That's one of the keys. Anytime I'm making a change or making a difference, he's fine with it.
DH: You've talked fiscal matters with Buffet. What do you think is the best way to end the nation's housing foreclosure crisis?
James: I'm not sure. You know, that's something I'd definitely have to sit back and do my own research and figure it out that way. At this point I haven't done enough research to even comment on how to change that.
DH: The LeBron James Family Foundations does so much excellent work. Is there a charity you know where Andy Verajao can donate his hair?Read the full interview here.
James: (laughs) I don't think a charity would even want that.
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By: William R. Hunt Jr. on 2/24/2008 8:06PM
There is nothing wrong with wanting to be the richest man in the world, that is probably every one's dream. It was certainly my dream at one time. Lebron is a very smart person, probably beyond his years. He is creative and he has the ability to reach any goal he sets. I admire the man for going after what he wants.
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By: Lamont on 2/26/2008 3:30PM
I like the comments made by various peoples and I sure that we can all agree that Mr. james should marry and its wrough to disrespect your fans but Im sure we have all been disrespectfull to someone who didnt expect it after all were human and all fall short but prayer changes things if the people here would spend half the time they spent praying for the yough man instead of reading and making comments you might just make a difference or how about we all go appologize to someone we have been disrespectfull to while we wait for Mr. james to apologize to his hurt fans. Love over comes all battles!
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By: mike on 2/26/2008 5:54PM
FOR ONE THING THERE IS NO BENIFIT FOR A MAN TO GET MARRIED, HE DOES'NT NEED TO MARRY HER TO TAKE CARE OF HIS KIDS "BUT" IF HE DOES MARRY HER, HE BETTER GET A PRENUP, WHICH I KNOW HE IS (HOPEFULLY)SMART ENOUGH TO DO, BECAUSE IF HE DOES'NT GET A PRENUP, ALL IT WILL TAKE IS FOR HER TO GET ON ONE OF HER EMOTIONAL RAPAGES, THEN SHE'LL HAVE HALF HIS MONEY, I KNOW HE DOES'NT WANT THAT!!!!!!!!!
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By: mike on 2/26/2008 6:14PM
I CAN'T IMAGINE IF I WOULD HAVE MARRIED MY KIDS MOM!!HEY 'BRON TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS AND KEEP IT MOVIN'!!!! YOU DONT HAVE TO MARRY THAT GIRL LIKE SOME THESE POSSESIVE WOMEN ARE SAYING YOU SHOULD DO!! I CANT IMAGINE THE CRAP I WOULD BE GOING THRU IF I MARRIED MY KIDS MOM, I TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY KIDS AND THAT ALL THAT MATTERS!!! GETTING MARRIED IS OVERRATED AND IT SUCKS, YOU COULD'NT PAY ME TO DO THAT CRAP I DONT CARE IF A WOMAN I WAS DATING LOOKED LIKE BEYONCE!!! MORE THAN HALF OF MARRIGES END IN UP DIVORCE, THAT'S WHY MAYBE MEN ARE WAITING LATER AND LATER TO DO IT BECAUSE IT BENEFITS WOMEN MORE THAN ANYTHING!! BETTER OFF NOT DOING IT AT ALL BECAUSE THE MEN ARE THE ONES THAT GET SCREWED IN THE END!!! HEY FELLAS LETS GET OUR BALLS BACK, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Afordlove on 2/26/2008 8:09PM
Maybe he should start off by doing Burger King Ads and then buy a Black Own Hotel in Los Angeles to help put Black People to work in this Service area.
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By: LilHalfWit on 2/27/2008 1:51PM
LeBron do you know how to read a blance sheet, income statement, and cash flow analysis?
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