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When LeBron James chose Nike in 2003, he gave up $28 million — it could end up making him $1 billion - MarketWatch
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LeBron James' record-breaking £330m Nike deal puts NBA star on course to join sporting billionaires club - Mirror Online
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LeBron James says Kyrie Irving's comments implying lack of faith in late-game abilities 'hurt me a little bit' - TSN.ca
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