LeBron James’ desire to own and operate an NBA franchise hasn’t been a secret, but a deal confirmed by James on Tuesday put him a step closer to that goal — this time by earning him a spot in baseball’s ownership box.
James and Maverick Carter, his longtime friend and business partner, have become partners with the Fenway Sports Group, making James a part-owner of the Boston Red Sox. James and Carter also own a stake in Liverpool FC.
The goal remains to run an NBA team.
“I got so much to give to the game.