The world of professional sports has a long and storied history of rivalries,
but none quite as intense as the ongoing battle off the court between
two of the most dominant figures in the NBA today: LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
The battle between these two greats is no longer just about who has the most championships,
or who has the best stats but how you live your best life. Let’s dive right in to see
how these superstars spend their cheese and who is winning the lifestyle game, Big-Time Hoops Style.
Round 1 - Vehicles
When it comes to wheels, LeBron and KD have very different tastes.
Being a strong believer in spending money on experiences, King James has spent a chunk of
his money to grab an impressive collection of cars ranging from his expensive supercar,
the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster to his Rolls Royce.
If you love colorful wheels, there is no doubt you’ll be a fan of what James has done to his
Aventador after giving it a floral print to match his Nike Lebron XI Everglades shoe.
This super wheel shoots the king from 0 to 60 in 3 seconds. Just like driving to the hoop
Anyways these wheels go for $670,000.
LBJ also got a Ferrari 599 for his Birthday. Other cars in
his collection include two Ferraris, a Rolls Royce, two Maybach, and a Porsche
Kevin Durant's taste in automobiles is just on a whole other level having the eighth most
expensive garages worth over $4 million. When checking Kevin's garage, one comes to
mind and this is far more than an automobile but a collectible with only 105 ever made.
Believe it or not, this single automobile is worth more than half of Durant's whole
collection. Durant owns a 1966 Ford GT40 built to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of LeMans.
This baby is worth a cool $2.5 million. Holy Moly!
Durant sees his cars as an investment and always goes for one with a good resale value.
Another highlight of his garage is the customized $42,500 Chevrolet Camaro ss
which lights up with its matte red body and matching wheels. Nike even went all in to
celebrate this wheel with the release of a special V8 colorway for the KD8.
This Camaro isn’t the only American automobile he owns.
He also has a $76,000 Cadillac Escalade, $46,000 Lincoln Continental, and a $28,000 Jeep Wrangler.
With such an impressive collection, Kevin Durant gets the point on this one.
Round 2 – Fashion
In the fashion world, both LeBron James and Kevin Durant are game-changers. They both have
a propensity for creating a statement with their clothing and accessories, on or off the court.
But which one of these Ballers has the best fits?
LeBron has got collaborations with top designers like Thom Browne, Nike,
and Ralph Lauren. Lebron has always been a fan of Browne’s and ran with it in 2018 after
he and his Cavs teammates wore Browne’s through the playoffs and into the finals.
Talk about class
Lebron often rocks tailored suits and can also go simple with his fitted jeans and
statement sneakers but in his downtime, you can find him wearing vintage tees,
high-end streetwear, and designer eyewear.
Durant, on the other hand, has a strong affinity for modern streetwear. His style is more relaxed,
featuring lots of hoodies, graphic tees, and athletic wear. He's also been
spotted sporting luxury pieces from brands like Dior and Louis Vuitton.
Whatever you like, there's no disputing that both LeBron and
KD have earned their places as NBA-style icons.
But for this round, we’ve got no choice but to
give Lebron the point. He really rocks it in those dope outfits.
Round 3 - Jets Time is the one
thing no matter how rich is scarce to have and these two superstars are no exception
to the rule. But when they do, these stars make the most of it chilling out in jets
and they have been spotted boarding them in style on numerous occasions.
Although Both stars are now among the elite group of people who can afford private jets,
and enjoy the perks that come with it, KD is yet to get one despite being a Silicon Valley Tycoon.
LeBron James is known to be a fan of luxurious amenities and has gone so far as to purchase
his own Gulfstream G280 private jet, which is estimated to cost around $22 million. As a family
man, he uses it to make time for family. He once used it to make an early appearance at Bronny’s
basketball game. Bron refuses to let his kids ride on his plane to teach them some humility.
On board, James can enjoy VIP services like concierge attendants, unlimited WiFi,
satellite TV, and even a full-service kitchen.
For this round, LeBron has got the Knockout punch
Round 4 - Bling
Both Ballers have been seen sporting expensive watches, rings, and chains. While both players
enjoy wearing jewelry, LeBron takes it to the next level with his exotic taste in
bling but his most crazy one is the light-up lion Gatekeeper diamond pendant. This hefty
beast is made from 130 grams of 14K gold encrusted with 35 carats of VS1 diamonds.
He also wears a variety of iced-out watches from Patek Philippe,
Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille to Rolex.
On the other hand, Kevin Durant has taken a more subtle approach and loves donning Rolex watches.
He has also be seen in a steel Daytona with a black ceramic bezel and a white
dial when not wearing his classic yellow gold Day-Date II “President” with a fluted bezel
Another Rolex watch in Kevin Durant’s collection
is the popular steel Sky-Dweller with a white gold fluted bezel and black dial.
Whether it's a flashy watch or an understated chain,
they both know how to show out but LeBron’s got the point for this round
Round 5 – Real Estate
Real estate investments are a popular way for athletes to diversify their wealth, and both
have made significant investments in the sector. LeBron's real estate empire is expansive and
growing. He owns multiple properties across the United States, one of which is the Akron Mansion.
This is a 30,000-square-foot mansion featuring 6 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, a recording studio,
and a personal movie theater. Anyways, he dropped $9.2 million for this crib.
He also owns a $23 million mansion in Brentwood, a Beverly Hills Estate.
LeBron and family are seen a lot in front driveway playing hoops on social media.
Durant's real estate portfolio is more modest, but it's still impressive.
He only owns two cribs, one of which spans over 10,000 feet and 1.8 acres on the Hidden Hills
subdivision in Southern California. This gated community is really private but is swarmed by
celebrities like Lil Wayne, and Drake but with a $15.6 million tag, Durant grabbed this luxury.
He also owns a $6 million mansion with seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms over
a 9000 square feet area in Oakland hills.
The two stars are really diversifying their incomes but Lebron is leading in this race.
Round 6 - Businesses
The two sharks are building impressive business
empires and It’s probably the smart choice as they can’t play forever.
James doesn’t just spend all his money, he uses a chunk of that to make some wise
investments and have an ownership stake in several entities like a 2%
stake in Liverpool F.C, Co-founder of SpringHill Entertainment, Blake Pizza.
His career endorsements have made him one of the most sought-after players in the league,
with deals with AT&T, Crypto.com, GMC, Pepsi, Rimowa and Walmart.
On the other hand, Durant has also been successful in business, launching a venture
capital firm called Thirty-Five Ventures. He is also an investor in various tech companies such
as Postmates, Zoom, Coinbase and Lime. Some of these deals were big home runs for KD.
Additionally, he has endorsement deals with Nike, Beats by Dre and Alaska Airlines.
While LeBron makes more money, Kevin Durant changed the game for professional athletes
becoming venture capitalists. Now stars like Serena Williams,
Steph Curry and Aaron Rodgers are getting into the game. This one goes to KD for paving the way.
While they may be rivals on the court,
these two superstars have lifestyles most of us only dream of or see in the movies.
At the end of this war, we have 2 points for Kevin Durant and 4 points for King James,
making him the winner of the war for the most Luxurious Lifestyle.
See you on the next one and peace out.