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angel Lakers Star LeBron James Named as the first active NBA player to achieve the milestone last week, the special billionaire recently joined the club, according to Forbes.
Now, Jacob is setting his point of view owning an nba team,
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena on April 1, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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In the latest episode of “The Shop: Uninterrupted” James discusses his desire To become the owner of the NBA.
“I want to own a team,” James said. “I definitely want to buy a team.
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“I want to own a team before I talk. I want a team in Vegas. I want a team in Vegas.”
Las Vegas has seen massive expansion in recent years, adding the Vegas Golden Knights, Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA.
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The NBA already hosts its summer league in Las Vegas, and NBA commissioner Adam Silver has said that the NBA will expand in the future.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers sits on the bench during the first half of a game against the Golden State Warriors on April 7, 2022 in San Francisco.
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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before this nba finals startSilver dismissed rumors that the league was looking to expand to Las Vegas and Seattle after the 2024 season.
“That’s Not True,” Silver Game 1. Said Next of the NBA Finals. “At least there are probably people who aren’t in the league office, about us potentially expanding after the ’24 season. We’re not discussing it at this time. Like I’ve said before, any Don’t want to be able to do that.” To the point, this league will expand forever. Just not this time.”
LeBron James attends the world premiere of Netflix’s “Hustle” at the Regency Village Theater on June 1, 2022 in Los Angeles.
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James hasn’t been shy about expressing his desire to one day own an NBA franchise, telling reporters last year that it was one of his goals.
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According to the LA Times, James said, “I have a lot to offer the game. I know what it takes to win at this level. I know the talent.” “I also know how to run a business. And so, that’s my goal. My goal is to own an NBA franchise, and that will happen as soon as possible.”
James is already involved with Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red SoxLiverpool FC, and Fenway Park.