On March 11, Beijing time, according to TickPick, James' injury caused the Lakers' home ticket price to fall sharply against the Nets. Before his injury, the minimum ticket price for this game was $335, and after he was determined to be unavailable, the minimum ticket price for this game was $136. The American media frantically lamented that this was the James effect, and his absence caused ticket prices to plummet by 59%.

Previously, Shams reported that James will be out for at least 1-2 weeks with a groin injury. The good news is that, unlike the 2018 injury, James didn't hear any unusual sounds in his muscles when he was injured. Also, unlike the past two years, where they have been competing for a playoff spot in the play-in zone, the Lakers are currently ranked No. 2 in the West and have some buffer. As a result, the team could be more cautious about James' health and ensure he is on the court in the sprint and playoffs.

Even at the age of 40, James is still one of the most popular stars in the NBA. The 40-year-old superstar is continuing to build his fortune after media reported that James wants to become an NBA team owner after retiring from football, and he is interested in owning a newly expanded team in Las Vegas.

According to the latest data from Forbes, James' current net worth is $1.2 billion. While his assets may not be enough to buy a team on his own, many will want to co-bid with him given James' appeal. O'Neal once expressed his interest in working with James and owning an NBA team together.

So far this season, James has averaged 25 points, 8.2 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game. It's important to note that James has played in 58 games and needs to play seven more games to qualify for the NBA All-NBA Team.