Here's How LeBron James Became the NBA's First Billionaire
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LeBron James becomes first active NBA player to become a billionaire
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Here's How LeBron James Became the NBA's First Billionaire
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How Lebron James became a Billionaire
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LeBron James becomes first active NBA player to become a billionaire
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LeBron James is the first active NBA player to become a billionaire