LeBron James is ready to take another big step in his storied career, and he made that clear to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.
James and the Los Angeles Lakers recently met with the Phoenix Suns for a preseason matchup in Las Vegas.
LeBron James told Adam Silver in his postgame press conference that he would like to own a team in Vegas if the league expands to that area. pic.twitter.com/oATyksmudV
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 6, 2022
After the game, as the Lakers lost 119-115, James was vocal about his goal to one day own an NBA team in Vegas and was asked to explain his desire in the postgame presser.
“It’s one of the best fan bases in the world, and I’d love to have a team come here at some point. “That would be amazing.”
He also made it clear that his interest was 100% by calling Silver.
“I know Adam is in Abu Dhabi right now, I believe, with the (Milwaukee Bucks) and (Atlanta Hawks), but he sees every interview and transcript that comes in from NBA players. So I need the team here, thanks Adam.”
In recent months, James has made several shrewd business moves to involve himself in various sports ownership, including a small stake in English Premier League team Liverpool. It remains to be seen what else will be added to the roster.
