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LeBron James' Manager Enlisted as Adviser for New Hoops League Aiming to Rival NBA


Published on 2025-01-16 17:25:25 - MSN
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  • In a bold move that could shake up the basketball landscape, Maverick Carter, LeBron James' trusted business manager, has been enlisted as an adviser by a group of investors aiming to raise $5 billion to launch an international basketball league that would directly rival the NBA.

The article from MSN discusses the launch of a new basketball league named Overtime Elite (OTE), which aims to rival the NBA. Maverick Carter, LeBron James' longtime manager, has been enlisted as an adviser for this league. OTE is designed to provide an alternative pathway for young basketball talents, offering them professional opportunities before they might consider college or the NBA. The league has already attracted high-profile investors and has plans to expand its operations, including building a new facility in Atlanta. This move is part of a broader strategy to challenge the traditional routes to professional basketball by offering competitive play, education, and financial benefits to its athletes.

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