Published 18:22 IST, October 22nd 2020
LeBron James lends his voice to the new GMC Hummer EV commercial, Twitter reacts
Los Angeles Laker star LeBron James has lent his voice to the commercial of the new GMC Hummer EV, 17 years after the purchase of his controversial first Hummer
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wait for GMC Hummer EV is over after company launched one of world's most capable offroing SUVs. As new Hummer rolls into town, GMC me a splash with announcement video, which features voice of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. commercial certainly brought back old memories for 35-year-old, as his first car purchase as an 18-year-old was a Hummer.
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LeBron James reveals Hummer commercial brought back old memories from his first Hummer
In a video shared by LeBron James on social media, Lakers star raved about new GMC Hummer EV and expressed his excitement for same. 35-year-old Lakers star said that he couldn't wait to get his hands on vehicle and it reminds him of his first Hummer, which he purchased when he was 18.
His first Hummer was a source of a major controversy after his mor gifted him car worth $50,000 on his 18th birthday. Considering his humble beginnings, family couldn't afford car at that time, meaning a loan was agreed with LeBron James just months away from being No. 1 NBA Draft pick.
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However, media created a storm and an entire investigation was launched into whole incident, which saw LeBron James suspended for two games, a massive scaling back from season-long ban earlier imposed. LeBron's talent was re for all to see and now NBA legend put all controversy behind him to rise to superstardom in no time.
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LeBron James Hummer commercial is a testament to 35-year-old's story; he is just not driving luxury vehicle, he is being paid to do so. Lakers star me no mention of controversy during commercial or on social media but remains pumped for new GMC Hummer EV. Here's how fans reacted to four-time NBA champion's endorsement:
LeBron James net worth: LeBron James endorsements
According to Celebrity Net Worth, LeBron James net worth figure can be estimated at a whopping $480 million. A significant part of his net worth comes from his Los Angeles Lakers salary. former Heat star h signed a four-year $153 million contract with Lakers and according to Spotrac, LeBron James salary figure is estimated at $38 million. With James being one of biggest sporting names across globe, Lakers star boasts of a variety of endorsement deals.
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Reports suggest that his earnings from vertising account for 65% of his income. 35-year-old signed a lifetime deal with Nike in 2015, bagging over $1 billion, according to reports. Nike contract earns him $20 million per year. James also has endorsement deals with McDonald's, Microsoft, State Farm, Beats by Dre, Coca-Cola, Dunkin-Donuts, Baskin Robbins, Samsung, while he also owns stakes in Beats by Dre and Liverpool FC.
above mentioned LeBron James net worth figure has been sourced from various media reports. This website does not guarantee 100% accuracy of same.
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18:22 IST, October 22nd 2020