LeBron James has ideas for a potential NBA franchise in Las Vegas. But the most recent idea presented on Twitter might leave him amazed. A fan posted some conceptual promos about the potential Vegas expansion team. An artist from Miami made the concept art for two potential franchisees, as there have been rumors of the NBA expanding to Seattle also.
This may potentially mark the return of the Supersonics as well. LeBron James has shown interest in buying the new franchise on his podcast. Many see this as an extension of his recent investments in various ventures. And the Vegas franchise might be one of them.
NBA team in Vegas? 👀
(🎥 @jakepablomedia) pic.twitter.com/Tp3txeDf1q
— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 20, 2022
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The legendary Los Angeles Lakers player recently became a billionaire. And his global superstardom doesn’t look like it will end anytime soon.
The account JAKEPABLOMEDIA even gave the team a name: the Las Vegas Vultures. This has left some fans on Twitter apprehensive.
The concept art for the jerseys was widely appreciated. The account posted some wild colors for the art. LeBron James might just go gaga with how clean and sleek the promo looked. It does seem to match his aspirations for the new franchise. The bold look might just reinvigorate some sense of style in the NBA where minimalism has become more widely accepted.
These are some of the fan tweets found on NBA Twitter that either deride this concept or love it:
Vultures!? That’s a cheesy ass name and don’t let a cheap person own that team or else they’ll be in basketball hell like some franchises are now https://t.co/Z67r0yQjLN
— Jason (@CoachJB42) July 20, 2022
Vegas Spades? https://t.co/MqNCj2q4xz
— ♛ (@elioespinosa97) July 21, 2022
Anything but the vultures https://t.co/zGkbEKGgjN
— MJ🐐 (@flexxin_mj) July 21, 2022
I Mean Come On Lmao Ima Vegas Vultures Fan Already And They Don’t Exist 😹 https://t.co/6260zg0R1M
— 🦈 (@SelfmadeCoy_) July 21, 2022
Not sure I’d be able to get over an NBA Finals loss to the “Vultures” if the Pistons ever get there again https://t.co/HLsh5VEHBx
— Drunk Tom Gores (@TomGoresDET) July 21, 2022
LeBron James has investments in other sports clubs like Liverpool FC
LeBron James’ investments don’t end there. He has a stake in Fenway Sports Group and is also part owner of Liverpool Football Club due to that. He has always cheered the club and recently congratulated star player Mohamed Salah for signing a new contract with the team.
He has his film studio now too named Spring Hill Company. It has produced movies like Space Jam 2 and Hustle on Netflix. His earnings from endorsements have made him earn more than $900 million.
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He is one of only two basketball billionaires in the world. The first one was Michael Jordan. The latter also earned a lot of green by selling Nike Jordans and other endorsements. He has been the full-time owner of the Charlotte Hornets for more than a decade now.
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LeBron James’ popularity will ensure that the NBA prefers him over any other bidder. Will he indeed acquire the Las Vegas franchise in his portfolio? We have to just wait and watch for the next two years.