LeBron James stands as one of America’s most successful athletes in turning potential into reality. The basketball world has watched him since he was 14, carrying massive expectations that he’s consistently met through record-breaking performances and achievements.

Before LeBron James had numerous sponsorships with the Lakers, he revealed his first major contract offer by Reebok.

LeBron James was offered a multi-million dollar contract by Reebok in the early 2000s - but his mother told him to follow his heart.

Though his name has been synonymous with Nike for more than 20 years, LeBron James almost never signed with the company that helped make him a billionaire. In an appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce's "New Heights" podcast this week,

Bron ended up siging with Nike for $87 million in 2003 which later turned into a lifetime deal worth $1 billion.