When people hear the name “LeBron James“, basketball instantly comes to my mind, but not many people realize how successful he is off the basketball court.  LeBron has remained smart with his money ever since the beginning of his NBA career.  He has constantly had a team of advisors and know how best use his money when opportunities arise.  One of the most well-known business avenues that James has taken is his ownership in “Blaze Pizza”.  He currently owns 11 of these stores and the chain is continuing to grow around the country.  He has also been extremely savvy as to what endorses he accepts from various companies.  He understands his worth and refuses to accept anything less because he is focused on the bigger picture, life after basketball.  James has been quoted numerous times that he wants to one day own an NBA AND NFL team.  Such a feat requires an absurd amount of money, but if anyone can pull it off, it would be James.  A few years ago, he announced that he had signed a lifetime endorsement deal with Nike that was reportedly worth over $1 billion.  Since he now resides in LA, he has also expanded his business connections.  He recently debuted a TV show called “The Shop” and he helped design and produce NBA 2K19.  He represents an entrepreneur because he never gets complacent; he always wants more.  He is not afraid to take a chance if he thinks their is a large payout in the end.  He said that his decision to move to LA was the beginning of his “life after basketball” and that adds even to more to how much of an entrepreneurial mind he has.  He may not retire for 5 more years, but he is already looking at the bigger picture, and that is a rare quality to possess.