LeBron James almost became Reebok's $100 million man

LeBron James turned down $10 million from Reebok when he was 18 years old: ‘I might have cried on my way home'
During his senior year of high school, before forgoing college and going straight to the NBA where he would be drafted by his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, James was choosing between Nike, Reebok and Adidas for his shoe deal. Reebok flew James and his mother out to a meeting with their CEO where they drove a hard bargain with the teenager.
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Before LeBron James had numerous sponsorships with the Lakers, he revealed his first major contract offer by Reebok.
How LeBron James almost became Reebok's $100 million man
While he eventually signed with the swoosh, James told NFL brothers Travis and Jason Kelce on their podcast New Heights that he was almost swayed by Reebok, who were offering to pay him US$100 million. "It was not always Nike, I took on three pitches," James said.
LeBron James On How His Mom's Advice Made Him Reject $10 Million Offer From Reebok
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LeBron James’ Mom Said, ‘Trust Your Gut,’ While Considering A $10M Reebok Offer, Then In 2015, He Signed A $1B Lifetime Deal With Nike
LeBron James has revealed why he turned down a $10 million shoe deal at 18. The Los Angeles Lakers player appeared on the “New Heights” podcast to reflect on the array of shoe deals he considered during his early days in the league.
LeBron James On $10M Offer From Reebok During High School
LeBron James is one of the most elite alumni's of the Swoosh but he revealed Reebok offered $10M before he entered the NBA.
"They gave me a check for $10 million" - LeBron James initially considered signing with Reebok when he was 18
The current Los Angeles Lakers superstar said that he was actually really close to signing with Reebok because they were the first ones to offer him a hefty contract worth $10 million. "Then my senior year,
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‘I was unguardable’ – LeBron tells Kelces how legendary pick-up game against Michael Jordan as 16-year-old really went down
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