The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar and Akron native, LeBron James, has been recognized as the most influential athlete by Authority Hacker, a digital marketing company.

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James holds the third position in the overall ranking of influential celebrities, trailing behind Taylor Swift and Elon Musk. Surveys indicate that he is searched for on Google an astonishing 2.7 million times every month. Interestingly, James holds the top spot as the most searched celebrity in Mississippi, with Ohio ranking second, just behind Taylor Swift. However, James has no need to worry about his popularity or financial status, as being an influencer is a thriving industry. With an immense following of 158.8 million on Instagram, a sponsored post on his feed could potentially earn him around $410,000.

LeBron James continues to make waves both on and off the basketball court, solidifying his status as one of the most influential figures in the sports and entertainment industry.