LeBron James has accomplished a great deal over his stellar career in the NBA. Having won four NBA championships and signed four-hundred million dollar endorsement deals, LeBron is no stranger to the spotlight. With an estimated net worth of $22 million, the four-time NBA MVP now owns a private plane, a Gulfstream G280. LeBron utilizes his private plane to spend time with his family, adding to his reputation as a family man. For instance, he might charter his G280 only to attend a high school basketball game starring his son, LeBron James Jr. LeBron has gone to extreme lengths, like denying his children access to his private jet, in an effort to instill in them a sense of gratitude and humility. 

In addition to visiting relatives and going on holidays, LeBron has utilized his private plane to attend the wedding of his close buddy Carmelo Anthony in 2010. Adidas sponsored LeBron and his buddies’ private jet ride to a Lakers game when he was just starting out in the NBA. Even with this inducement, LeBron ultimately decided to go with Nike instead of Adidas for his shoe agreement. Adidas CEO Sony Vaccaro offered LeBron a $100 million contract, a private plane, and courtside seats, but the King would have none of it.