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LeBron James?has long been the face of the NBA. It has been over 20 years since the King began skillfully paving his legacy. In his journey, he has branched out his prowess to multiple ventures. From owning restaurants and pizza chains to producing and investing in media houses, LeBron has always had an entrepreneurship spirit. One of his earlier investments came in the form of investing in Liverpool. In 2011, LeBron James, who was part of the Miami Heat then, acquired a 2% ownership stake in Liverpool. Reports indicated that James had invested $6.5 million in this venture.

Forbes reports that the current value of the English soccer club stands at $4.45 billion. The ranking places Liverpool as the fourth most valuable soccer team globally. LeBron is not alone in this venture and is partnered with Maverick Carter. Carter and LeBron are old friends and have partnered on multiple investments and business opportunities.

LeBron James’s partner hates Real Madrid

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In a recent conversation, Maverick sat down with NBA MVP?Joel Embiid. Embiid is a huge Football fan. From the tender age of four, the?76ers?star indulged in his passion for soccer. Carter and Joel briefly covered many topics around the MVP’s life, professional career and future perspective. During the session, Embiid proudly claimed that he?loves Football more than Basketball.

When asked about the team he supports by Maverick, Embiid replied “Real Madrid”. Carter immediately started looking for words and quickly said “I hate Real Madrid”. The remark sparked chuckles from both Embiid and the crowd, who found the exchange amusing. Seizing the comedic opportunity, Embiid playfully added, “Liverpool,” along with a mention of their recent absence from the Champions League.

This humorous remark intensified the laughter in the room. Summing up the lighthearted moment, Carter declared, “I hate Madrid, not as much as Man City,” concluding the conversation with a touch of jovial banter.

Embiid recently teamed up with LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company to launch Miniature G?ant, a media company. Miniature G?ant focuses on highlighting individuals who have achieved success through unique paths and producing diverse content across multiple platforms. Embiid’s primary goal for Miniature G?ant is to achieve success while doing it ethically and responsibly.

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Ventures of LeBron James and Carter Maverick

Carter is a significant influence on James and his success. Carter and James attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where they played ball together. Carter’s multifaceted talents extended to football, and he gained early work experience with Nike as a field representative. As James entered the NBA in 2003, Carter soon assumed the role of James’ business manager. Carter was also involved in orchestrating the famous?“The Decision.”.

Despite his not being an NBA player, he should be recognized for assisting his close friend in achieving billionaire status as the only active NBA player. As the CEO of LRMR Management Company, Carter partnered with LeBron James, Rich Paul, and Randy Mims to establish the company. Utilizing their collective efforts, Carter successfully negotiated a deal with Fenway Sports Group in 2021. The deal resulted in LeBron becoming a partial owner of Liverpool FC and several other teams.

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With an estimated net worth of $60 million at 42, Carter’s value is expected to rise further due to his exceptional business acumen. As LeBron is projected to retire within a few years, will Carter and James be the next dynamic duo in the entrepreneurial world?