A List of Striking Similarities Between LeBron James and Michael Jordan

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Brad Sullivan

10 years ago

4. Off-Court Success

Entering the league as an 18-year-old in 2003, James could have been vulnerable to individuals who ended up leaving him broke or otherwise in debt. Instead, he’s made a series of deft moves away from the court, including endorsements, which has put him on course to his spoken goal of becoming a billionaire. He’s also branched out into television and movie production, while also appearing in the Amy Schumer comedy, “Trainwreck,” last year.

Jordan had previously parlayed his success on the court into becoming a sought-after pitchman for a wide variety of products. Companies like McDonalds, Gatorade and Hanes used him regularly, with Gatorade ads sparking the “Be Like Mike” campaign. He also found time to co-star will Bill Murray in the 1996 film, “Space Jam,” which grossed approximately $230 million.

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Brad Sullivan

Brad Sullivan is a lead writer for Cavaliers Nation. He has spent much of life in the Cleveland, Ohio area, and has remained a Cavalier fan from their 1970 beginnings through the return of LeBron James. While that fandom was sorely tested during the Reign of Error known simply by one word, Stepien, that overall historical perspective will be part of his writing for Cavaliers Nation in the months ahead.