LeBron James’ business partner and Klutch Sports Group Founder Maverick Carter is looking to own an international league. Since 2006, Carter has been working alongside James within the business world. The pair had been playing basketball together in high school, and Carter was a trusted figure in James’ life. For that reason he was tapped by the NBA superstar to assist him on the business side as his sports career was taking off. “He betted on me at a time I didn’t know what I was doing,” Carter recalled during an interview on the “ UNINTERRUPTED” podcast . “And, you know, I’m still learning every day. But he really gave me a shot and was like, ‘I’m gonna empower you.'” Since that time, Carter has been a pivotal player in James’ journey to becoming a billion-dollar athlete today. Carter has served as his manager , and they have launched several business together, including SpringHill Entertainment, which merged with British television, film, and music production company Fulwell 73...

The NAACP, VistaPrint, and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation announced the second cohort of recipients from the Power Forward Small Business Grant. This shared commitment of $1 million was designed to create a lasting impact through the economic empowerment of Black-owned small businesses across New England. Featuring grants of $25,000 and the opportunity to be featured on national co-branded platforms, recipients also receive design and marketing assistance customized to their specific needs. The second group of grant recipients consists of 13 small businesses from the Boston metropolitan area, Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut representing a variety of industries including health and wellness, fashion, food service, journalism, and consulting, among others. Recipients of the Power Forward Small Business Grant were notified with a mix of surprise in-person and virtual visits from Celtics players Aaron Nesmith and Grant Williams; Head Coach, Ime Udoka,...

Shaq may have an estimated $400 million fortune, but he shows no signs of slowing down. Throughout the years we have seen Shaquille O’Neal tap into various business ventures and rack up an impressive financial portfolio with ownership of over 50 brands, AfroTech previously reported. No stranger to the food industry, though, the Hall of Famer even reportedly became co-owner of Big Chicken with a Las Vegas, NV location alongside his friend Matt Silverman and agent Perry Rogers three years ago. However, it was new territory for O’Neal as it was his first time building a franchise from the ground up. And it seems as though he is faring well, having already launched a second location just last year in Glendale, CA. Plus, CNBC reports that in 2021, Big Chicken started accepting applications for franchises with costs ranging from $450,000 to $1.4 million. In addition, there’s a $40,000 franchise fee, and the restaurant takes five percent of sales and two percent combined for national and...

A 1-of-1 rookie card from LeBron James’ early playing days could break the bank at an upcoming auction. A report from TMZ Sports shares that the collectible SP Authentic Exquisite Endorsements autographed card comes from James’ 2003-2004 season playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The mint condition card is poised to sell anywhere from $700,000 to $1.2 million today (Aug. 11). According to Gotta Love Rock and Roll Auctions, it told the outlet that “this may very well be one of his finest rookie cards ever printed, and it is the first time it has surfaced in nearly 20 years.” This isn’t the first time a rare LeBron James playing card has gone for some big coin this year. As previously reported by AfroTech, another 2003 card from the NBA star’s Cavalier days sold for $5.2 million back in April, making it the most expensive basketball card ever. Even PWCC Marketplace called it “the crown jewel of all sports card investing.” In the last year alone, LeBron James has been making major...

LeBron James continues to level up. According to Forbes, the NBA superstar is set to become a billionaire before the end of the year and it’s not just from his talents on the court. Aside from dominating in the sports world, the 2003 draft pick is also a businessman. His strong business portfolio includes ownership in Fenway Sports Group, SpringHill Entertainment, and Blaze Pizza. While the sports industry may seem to produce tons of overnight millionaires with financial horror stories to match, James continues to beat the odds bringing in the dough and amassing an incredible amount of wealth well before his 40th birthday. He’s made an appearance in 10 NBA Finals, has won four of them, and has been deemed one of the best basketball players since Michael Jordan so success has been inevitable for the Akron, Ohio native. Now, as James prepares for the premiere of “Space Jam: A New Legacy,”  his financial portfolio is slated to hit over 10 figures thanks to his involvement in the film...

Even in the off-season, Steph Curry is winning! According to Bro Bible, the world’s rarest Steph Curry trading card recently sold for a whopping $5.9 million. The card was purchased by Alt Fund II and it is a 2009, National Treasures 1-of-1 Rookie Logoman Autograph. The highest price ever paid for a trading card 💰 Alt, an alternative asset platform, has purchased a majority of this 1/1 2009 Steph Curry Rookie Logoman. The price? $5.9 million. pic.twitter.com/Ztn94misCl — Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 6, 2021 With the veteran minimum in the NBA at $2.6 million, this means that the cardboard version of Steph Curry could actually be worth more than the real NBA player. Trading card values continue to be on the rise as just this year alone the record for the most expensive NBA trading card has been broken three times! In March Luka Dončić’s rookie card sold for $4.6 million and in April Alt broke the record by purchasing a 2003 Exquisite Lebron James Rookie Patch Auto for $5.2...