LeBron James

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In 2015, NBA legend LeBron James purchased a residence in Brentwood, California for $20,986,500. The real estate transaction was executed in an off-market deal while James was still with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Since then, the four-time MVP has been playing with the Los Angeles Lakers and in 2017, acquired a second Brentwood home. The 2017 contemporary abode was brand new and purchased at a price of $23 million. Now, Los Angeles Lakers star is bidding farewell to his first Brentwood residence at a slight loss. The traditional style abode was initially listed in March at $20.5 million, which is already less than his purchase price six years prior. The property has now been sold at $19.6 million.

Built in 2011, James’ former Brentwood residence rests on the “coveted Rockingham Rim.” The gated mansion spans 9,440-square-foot with six bedrooms. The expansive interior offers “every imaginable amenity” with formal living and dining rooms, a lavish master suite, terrace, ensuite bathroom, two closets, elevator, and three car garage. Additionally, the kitchen is equipped with a breakfast nook and one of two family rooms opens to a loggia with heaters. Decorative elements of the home include Oakwood floors, detailed ceilings, and multiple fireplaces. Entertainment options are presented in the form of a media room, paneled library, gym, and a memorable basketball hoop. The lavish space also offers state-of-the-art audio and video, security, and home automation. Stepping outside, the exterior boasts a half-acre lot with a lap pool, spa, poolside cabana, and picturesque Californian views.

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Dwayne Wade

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In 2010, Wade purchased the waterfront residence at $10.6 million during his time with the Miami Heat. After retiring from the NBA in 2019, he was ready to bid farewell to his former home placing it on the market at an asking price of $32.5 million. Failing to attract potential buyers, the price was lowered to $29 million at the end of 2019. In 2020, the price was once more reduced to $26.5 million. The buyer recently managed to reduce the cost even further at an reported closing price of $22 million. The home is currently in pending sale status. Wade and Union now reside in their $18 L.A. million mansion in Hidden Hills after selling their Sherman Oaks abode for $5.5 million in May.

Wade’s former Miami mansion rests beyond private gates and spans 12,000 square feet. The east coast inspired Spanish architecture includes six bathrooms and 11 bathrooms with custom modern amenities. The chef’s kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, light wood cabinetry, and center island. The living area highlights beamed ceilings and arched glass doors with outdoor access. The family room also presents a wall of glass. The master suite features a seating area, office, marble bathroom, salon, and balcony with picturesque waterfront views. The exterior space offers a pool, gazebo, outdoor kitchen, bar, private dock, and Miami Heat themed basketball court. Other perks of the home include a wine room, game room, state-of-the-art professional theater, and four car garage.

Brett Harris with Douglas Elliman represented the listing for this property.

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Paul Pierce

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In 2009, Pierce purchased the Calabasas home at $6.5 million after winning an NBA title and Finals MVP honors with the Boston Celtics. The Mediterranean style estate, once owned by the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson and football icon Willie McGinest, was first listed on the market by Pierce last year at an asking price of $11 million. After failing to attract potential buyers, the price was lowered to $10 million earlier this year. However, the buyer of managed to reduce the cost even further at a final sale price of $8.7 million. Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman held the listing and David Watkins of Pinnacle Estate Properties represented the buyer.

Beyond the gates of the celebrity neighborhood known as The Estates at the Oaks, Pierce’s 16,100-square-foot salon colored compound is set on almost an acre of land. Featuring an attached guesthouse and primary suite with a terrace overlooking the outdoor space, the home includes a total of eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Through the dramatic entry of ivy and grand front doors, the space opens to a two-story foyer with a shimmering chandelier and spiral staircase. The interior layout includes formal dining room, casual dining area, living room, a professional chef’s kitchen, and grand glass walls offering a dazzling view of the city. The home’s entertainment options include a cinema room, bar, gym, billiard-room, bowling alley, and Boston themed basketball court.

As Paul Pierce bids farewell to his former Calabasas home, the newly sold property is ready for its next owner.

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NBA star LeBron James has put his gated Brentwood estate on the market and it’s going for $20.5 million.

Purchased in 2015 for $20.9 million and spanning over 9,400 square feet, the massive traditional-style home has six-bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a long list of amenities. The interior includes two family rooms, a sprawling master suite with a sitting room, a terrace, an en-suite bathroom, and two closets.

The home also has a formal living and dining room, a kitchen with a breakfast nook, as well as a family room that contains a loggia with heaters. Described on the listing as a resort-like ground with every imaginable space, other amenities include a paneled library, a gym, an elevator, a media room, a lap pool and spa, four fireplaces, a three-car garage, and a pool-side cabana.

The James family has not been using this estate as their primary home. In fact, this listing is only one out of other real estate properties owned by the basketball superstar of the Los Angeles Lakers. He recently purchased a $36.8 million Beverly Hills property that was once owned by Katharine Hepburn. He also owns a second home in Brentwood, which was purchased in 2017 for $23 million.

This listing is held by David Offer of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services.

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If you want to be the best, you've got to beat the best, but when it comes to living large - these champion ballers set the bar really high. Here's what you need to do to live like an All-Star.

Drive Up to Your Tuscan Villa like Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors Star picked up this Tuscan charmer in 2017. The wide stone driveway leads up to a handsome home that could have been plucked right out of a vineyard countryside (this one happens to be across from a bike path).

There's a veranda leading out to a resort-like pool and spa combo in the back. This mansion in the old world classic style fits the Warriors champion swingman who knows the difference between just getting rich versus creating life long wealth.

Get Married in a Modern Castle Like Dwayne Wade

When Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union tied the knot in 2014, they did it in the biggest way possible - by having the ceremony in a modern Miami castle surrounded by a huge moat!

This one-of-a-kind Florida estate boasts 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and water all the way around. Constructed in 2007 and designed by famed architect Charles Sieger, Chateau Artisan is the place for a hall of fame baller to settle down with his famous bride.

Inside, the twenty-foot high ceiling and gothic chandeliers will make any husband and wife feel like a newly crowned king and queen.

Summer Vacation on Your Super Yacht like Tony Parker

A Turkey-based builder made this ridiculously sleek yacht for former NBA champ Tony Parker. This luxurious boat has six cabins, four decks and a beach club that opens out onto a wide swimming platform.

If Mr. Parker or his wife should require anything other than looking dope on this amazing yacht - it comes with a six-member crew to tend to their every need.

Eat in Your Custom Chef's Kitchen like LeBron James

LeBron is sitting out of the playoffs this year (which he hates) but at least he has more time to enjoy epic meals in his marble-covered kitchen.

Natural French oak parquet court floors and smooth Italian Calcutta marble form the perfect luxury duo for serving up some of LeBron's favorite meals - even if he's just dunking his spoon in a big bowl of cereal.

These NBA Champs have learned how to win big in the playoffs and off the court.

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The Warriors are the heavily favored team, but the Cav's Lebron James has ways of demonstrating why he is the best player on either team. One mistake by any player at the wrong time and the championship odds can swing the other way. Welcome to the NBA's new golden age.

With so much analysis already taking place regarding what is happening on the court, here is a different match-up to consider. How do the Warriors and Cavaliers key players' homes stack up against each other? What luxury house feature does each baller score with?

Steph Curry's Backyard

Steph Curry is a two-time league MVP who is known for his deadly accurate 3-point shot. When he's not sinking opponents with one of the greatest shots of all time, he probably finds time to kick back on the luxurious grounds of his East Bay, Alamo mansion home.

The inside of the house is impressive enough, but this property sits on a 1.5-acre footprint, subdivided into a large grass lawn, outdoor kitchen with serving area, huge infinity edge pool, and a manicured garden befitting a royal palace.

Klay Thompson's Ocean View

As Steph Curry's teammate, Klay Thompson is the other half of the long-distance shooting duo known as the "splash brothers." Maybe that nickname inspired Klay to buy his splashy ocean-side Dana Point pad.

The Spanish-style ranch compliments the Capo Beach area handsomely. And Klay might have just cornered the market on the best house to play pool, beside a pool while on a 150-foot bluff overlooking the Pacific.

Kevin Love's Kitchen

Kevin love sticks to a disciplined diet of healthy high-protein foods. He also enjoys entertaining. He hosted the Cavaliers entire team at his home for a dance party in 2016.

With Kevin's love of good food and friends, it follows that he would have a modern chef's kitchen outfitted for a professional player.

Kevin Durant's Smart Technology

This past April, Kevin Durant purchased a $12.05 million, 5,136-square-foot multi-level oceanside Malibu property. The residence is a fully-automated smart home, where walls of glass can disappear to allow ocean breezes in. The lighting and surround sound can be adjusted to suit any mood in the massage area and exercise room, while a master bathroom "cove" can feel like a private island getaway with a few button presses on Kevin's phone.

Tristan Thompson's Gazebo

The most striking feature of Tristan Thompson's Brantenahl, OH house has to be the stone patio that leads to a gazebo overlooking Lake Erie. Tristen purchased the 5-bedroom home in 2015 for $1.1 million.

The home's classic colonial architecture has been tastefully modernized into an athlete's paradise with a three-car garage, tennis and basketball courts, and fully-outfitted workout room with large windows facing the lake.

Lebron James' European Fixtures

This is the second Brentwood property that Lebron James has owned, but his current one (located on one of LA's most prestigious streets that includes Jim Carrey's and Jennifer Garner's homes) is a 15,846-square-foot contemporary jewel with the finest furnishings available from around the globe.

A hundred-year old imported Sevillano olive trees line the private drive. The 14-foot high entry foyer has antique Spanish-marble floors. Herringbone-patterned, natural-colored French oak floors cover the great room that's anchored by an Italian Calacatta marble fireplace and wet bar.

King James can take in the LA view from his giant rooftop terrace or private ocean-side patio. If he chooses to stay in, he can bask in the comfort of his fully-soundproofed theater, 1,500-bottle wine cellar, or Casino-grade cigar lounge.

This mansion is a palace befitting the man many are calling the NBA's G.O.A.T.

All of these NBA All-Star's have worked hard to reach the game's highest level, and their gorgeous and unique homes are a reflection of the wins they have earned on the court.

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The Goldens State Warriors’ forward purchased the property, situated on private gated street, through a limited liability company that was recently registered, Mansion Global reported.

Built in the late 1970s, the 5,136-square-foot house underwent a major overhaul some five years ago that infused a contemporary aesthetic into the abode overlooking Broad Beach.

The multi-level, open-floor-plan home features French oak floors and vaulted ceilings that stretch through six bedrooms and as many baths. A remodeled kitchen boasts Calcutta marble, while a media room accommodates a glass wine wall. A wet bar, a library, a gym, an elevator and an expansive patio with an outdoor spa complete the smart oceanside residence.

The property first hit the market in late January, when Susan Monus and Chris Cortazzo of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage listed it for $12.45 million.

Before buying the exquisite residence, Durant, 29, spent the last offseason in an immaculate rental mansion in Hollywood Hills. The nine-time All-Star, who has a Most Valuable Player distinction under his belt, helped his team advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs earlier this week, when the Warriors prevailed over the San Antonio Spurs.

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Rising at the end of its own driveway in the gated Serra Retreat enclave, the 4.600-square foot house comes back on the market only 14 months since Jordan claimed his own share of the paradisal area that has enticed celebrities for decades.

"Malibu is the preferred location because it’s a quiet seaside town located 30 minutes north of Los Angeles, so celebrities can feel like they are escaping to their own private oasis where no one will bother them," said Wendy Carroll, luxury real estate agent with Westside Estate Agency Malibu. "As they drive up the coast or drive down the canyon they automatically feel bliss and happiness and leave all worries behind. It’s an addicting place to reside, visit or just breathe in the air."

Jordan, however, seems eager to flip the abode rather than join the cohorts of celebrity Malibu residents.

Constructed in 1980, the two-story residence has undergone an extensive renovation, which has brought forward an understated contemporary aesthetic that facilitates indoor/outdoor living. Pocket doors, which punctuate floor-to-ceiling windows, open to a covered patio and a swimming pool with a spa.

The manicured backyard invites entertainment on the dramatic backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains and amid the seclusion of lush vegetation. The interior, an eclectic mix of design influences, is equally impressive. The 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom abode boasts an open-floor plan, which blends man-cave hallmarks with formal spaces.

The beamed-ceiling living room, for instance, comes with a large Ping-Pong table and a cheeky sketch of Batman, of whom Jordan is a self-proclaimed superfan. Batman references can also be found in the home theater, whose plush purple walls carry various movie posters.

While the minimalist kitchen exudes European-inspired refinement with its white surfaces and wood elements, many details around the half-acre property seem to contrast this pared-down sophistication with what can easily be cues to Jordan’s lively personality. A giant teddy bear reclines in the home theater; a faux zebra-fur rug stretches on the floor of the master suite; a teepee and a playground slide rest in the yard; a rustic bar spills beer on tap, while a child-sized "time-out" chair encourages responsible consumption.

The 6-foot-11 NBA player might be lighthearted at home, but on the basketball court he means nothing but business. Drafted in 2008, and having spent much of his first two seasons with the Clippers on the bench, today, the 29-year old is the most accurate shooter in the history of the NBA.

The home is listed with Jordan Cohen of Re/Max Olson & Associates Inc.

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The four-time NBA all-star–and at one time, top-tier point guard in the league–has had his former home on the market for several months now. Initially listed at $2.45 million, the property’s price has since been reduced to $1.99 million.

The gated 1.5 acres of property purchased by Rondo in 2008, boasts a home theater, a game room, a dining room, a library, limestone flooring, and vaulted ceilings, as well as five bedrooms and at least five full bathrooms. The house also overlooks a nearby reservoir.

Rondo, who’s currently a member of the Sacramento Kings, spent almost a decade at his former home. Drafted by the Boston Celtics in 2006, he played with the championship-winning team until last season.

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