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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers, Dec 31, 2021 Los Angeles, California, USA Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James 6 stands on the court during the national anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports, 31.12.2021 20:35:13, 17437858, Arena, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, NPStrans, LeBron James, NBA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJaynexKamin-Onceax 17437858
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NBA, Basketball Herren, USA Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles Lakers, Dec 31, 2021 Los Angeles, California, USA Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James 6 stands on the court during the national anthem before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports, 31.12.2021 20:35:13, 17437858, Arena, Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers, NPStrans, LeBron James, NBA PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJaynexKamin-Onceax 17437858
LeBron James was born and bought up in Akron, Ohio and his love for the state is no secret. The 4-time champion never fails to contribute to the communities of Ohio, including the athletes representing the state. Recently, LeBron gifted the Ohio State Basketball men’s team with Lebron XX shoes. Now, it was time for the ladies. In fact, King James sent some gifts to the Women’s basketball team, and their reaction after receiving them were priceless.
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LeBron James recently surprised the Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Basketball team with some cool gifts. The gifts included OSU-themed Beats headphones and what appeared to be James’ signature red and gray sneakers. Furthermore, the present from King James came with a crown for the ladies and a special message.
The message read, “The season is here. So are the expectations. But you’ve put in the work. It’s time to play. And change the game forever. Let’s make some history. O-H!!!!”
These are sick!🔥
Thank you @kingjames for these incredible custom branded headphones and your continued support! We salute you! O-H…. #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/6SkD7xKfIg
— Ohio State WBB (@OhioStateWBB) December 2, 2022
In the meantime, when the shipment arrived, the entire basketball team completely lost it and grabbed their gifts. Everyone in the room could be seen donning the headphones and the crowns gifted by LeBron. Then there was a sweet thank you message from the team to LeBron. The ladies also made sure to thank the four-time NBA champion for supporting and endorsing women’s sports.
LeBron James and Dre’s Beats
LeBron James was signed as the first band ambassador by Dr. Dre’s Beats Electronics back in 2008. In 2014, Beats was bought by Apple. Today the estimated value of the company is around $2.6 billion. According to LeBron’s former teammate, Larry Perkins, King James was a silent investor in Dre’s Beats. And when Dr. Dre got the buyout contract, LeBron received a staggering $700 million cut, which further adds to his billion-dollar fortune.
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However, 14 years after LeBron’s legendary deal with Beats, his son Bronny James joined the same company as a brand ambassador. Bronny has been impressive in his performance on the court and is a legitimate NBA prospect. Therefore, it’s not surprising that Beats by Dre would be willing to sign a NIL deal with the budding star.
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The 18-year-old currently has a net worth of more than $10 million dollars despite not making it to the NBA yet. It’ll be fascinating to see how he continues his father’s legacy. Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
