Welcome to SnowflakeVille, USA: Social Media Warns LeBron James on California High Taxes

LeBron James signed a $ 154 million deal with Los Angeles this weekend and some fans (bitter ) worried about his new tax

Dozens of people took on Twitter Sunday night to make the same joke, which looks like this: After taxes in California, James only earns $ 28 per season.

Devin Nunes, a California congressman, is one of the jesters: "LOL! Prepare to pay the highest taxes in your career !! You should have just paid the time tax on Moonbeam", was he tweeted on Sunday.

Is Nunes just a fan of the Warriors? the Lakers play in the same conference – or does James's movement, like most things, become political? Let us examine.

"You fit perfectly in California, now your rubbish policy matches your rubbish team and the city! #Make ClevelandGreatAgain," writes @RyanSpinelli.

"Add it to the list of snowflakes !!!" added @JohnYesensky.

James has been a constant critic of the Trump administration. In February, he said the president "does not give a f — about people" during a pre-recorded interview.

"We know that LeBron James is openly voiced on Trump, the heart of # resistance," tweeted Dan Rather, former presenter of CBS Evening News

Is It the Atmosphere Of "Resistance" in California or something else?

The Facts: James owns two properties in Los Angeles and a production company "

" Soon he will hold an international televised coin to determine which of his two mansions $ 25 million from Los Angeles is going to live there, "commented Chronicle columnist Scott Ostler," You know you're a superstar in Los Angeles when you can go next door to borrow a cup of sugar. "[19659193] But what about taxes? California is one of six states that have adopted "millionaire taxes." In the Golden State, high salaries are taxed 9.3% plus a surcharge of 1% on the income of more than 1 million llars.

Darren Rovell estimates that James will pay $ 18 million in state and city taxes over the next four years. Salary alone, assuming that he is a California resident.

In addition to his salary, James earns more endorsements for brands like Nike, Coca-Cola and Intel, than any other NBA player. Forbes estimates that he has earned $ 765 million since he became pro in 2003.

"Of course, taxes and expenses absorb a lot of those profits," writes Forbes [19659198]. Court agreements, the financial news site expects James to pull 400 million dollars. In a way, we think it will be fine in California.

Michelle Robertson is a copywriter of SFGATE. Email it to [email protected] or find it on Twitter at @mrobertsonsf .