Best friend Rich Paul pips LeBron James for $197,230,450 to take Cleveland’s huge crown despite beating Stephen Curry’s Warriors historical odds

Rich Paul has been LeBron James’ agent for more than a decade. Paul has helped King James get the best opportunities and make the best decisions throughout his career. Paul and LeBron have known each other since they met at an airport in 2002, and their relationship has grown stronger over time. Rich Paul finally got a chance to tell his success story to the world, getting his own episode of 60 Minutes .

In this episode, Paul reveals how he unseated his old friend LeBron James from his Cleveland throne for $197,230,450 despite his historic win over Stephen Curry and company in 2016.

Rich Paul helped topple LeBron James

LeBron James is considered the greatest player in Cleveland Cavaliers history. In 2016, he came back from 3-1 down to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals to win a historic victory. Despite his unprecedented achievements, King James was ousted from the throne last year. All thanks to his best friend Rich Paul. Last year, the multimillionaire agent helped his 23-year-old client Darius Garland secure a massive five-year contract worth $197,230,450. Garland’s contract is the richest in Cleveland Cavaliers history, and he overturned King James to earn that honor.