The Secrets That Helped LeBron James Become a Billionaire (And Have Nothing to Do With Playing Basketball)The Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend recently hit his billionaire milestone -- making him the first player to join the club while still being active on the courts.

LeBron Jameshas a habit of breaking records, and not just on the court. After a particularly profitable year (following an exceptionally successful career thus far), James raked in upwards of $1.2 billion in pretax earnings, giving him a net worth of $1 billion, according toForbes.

The Los Angeles Lakers star and former Miami Heat legend has officially become the first NBA athlete to hit billionaire status while still playing in the league.