LeBron James says it’s ‘pretty damn cool’ to be Boston Red Sox part-owner: ‘It gives me and people that look like me hope and inspiration’ (report)
Updated Mar 17, 2021;
Posted Mar 17, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, March 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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“I think for me and my partner Maverick, to be the first two Black men to be a part of that ownership group in the history of that franchise, I think is pretty damn cool,” James said (via Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe). “It gives me and people that look like me hope and inspiration that they can be in a position like that as well, that it can be done. It gives my kids at my I Promise School more and more inspiration as well.”
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has done just about everything you could imagine on the basketball court: four NBA championships, four MVPs, 17 All-Star appearances, 13 All-NBA First Team selections and the list expands.
Now James is venturing into a new sport, as he, along with business partner Maverick Carter, have become part owners of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.
James is joining Fenway Sports Group, the parent company of the Red Sox and other sports clubs, as a partner, simultaneously making him and Carter the company’s first Black partners in the process.
James already held a 2% stake in Liverpool F.C., the English Premier League giant, since 2011. Liverpool is also owned by FSG, so it’ll be interesting to see how James’ involvement with the soccer team evolves following this news.
March 17, 2021
Los Angeles Lakers star and newest member of the Boston Red Sox, LeBron James, can’t stop making history – whether it’s on the hardwood, the diamond, or in his investment portfolio.
A fifth NBA championship would mark a major step forward in James’ chase of Michael Jordan in the basketball GOAT discussion. But he can’t obtain that until the summer. In the meantime, the Lakers superstar is following Jordan’s footsteps into the sports ownership department. And, like MJ, James is breaking down barriers in his pursuit.
The Globe also revealed that FSG which owns and operates the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool F.C., and has grand ambitions to invest in sports franchises and enterprises around the globe approved a $750 million investment from RedBird Capital that will skyrocket the company’s value. The deal will infuse FSG with billions of dollars worth of capital to expand its business, with James spearheading the branding efforts.
LeBron James Fast Facts
Personal
Birth place: Akron, Ohio
Father: Anthony McClelland
Children: Zhuri Nova, Bryce Maximus and LeBron Jr.
Other Facts
James also played football in high school.
Runs a non-profit organization called The LeBron James Family Foundation, which helps children in his hometown area.
Co-founder of production company SpringHill Entertainment.
Has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013).
Has been to the NBA All-Star Game every year since 2005.
Named the NBA Finals MVP four times (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020).
Is nicknamed “King James.”
Is the youngest player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.
Has played for the US national team in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics. They won gold in 2008 and 2012.
LeBron James Fast Facts
Personal
Birth place: Akron, Ohio
Father: Anthony McClelland
Children: Zhuri Nova, Bryce Maximus and LeBron Jr.
Other Facts
James also played football in high school.
Runs a non-profit organization called The LeBron James Family Foundation, which helps children in his hometown area.
Co-founder of production company SpringHill Entertainment.
Has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player four times (2009, 2010, 2012, 2013).
Has been to the NBA All-Star Game every year since 2005.
Named the NBA Finals MVP four times (2012, 2013, 2016, 2020).
Is nicknamed “King James.”
Is the youngest player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.
Has played for the US national team in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Olympics. They won gold in 2008 and 2012.