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LeBron James
The NBA's all-time scoring leader built a Hollywood studio and a sports-media network on the side.
Off-the-field timeline
- 2011Investing
Liverpool FC stake
Received a minority stake in Liverpool FC through a marketing deal with Fenway Sports Group.
Sources: wsj.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗ - 2011
- 2015Film & Media
Uninterrupted
Athlete-driven digital video company; produced the TIFF-screened documentary The Carter Effect (2017).
Sources: mashable.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗ - —Film & Media
SpringHill Entertainment
Production company co-owned with business partner Maverick Carter.
Sources: hollywoodreporter.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗ - —Film & Media
Cleveland Hustles
Hosted a TV series where aspiring entrepreneurs competed to open businesses in Cleveland.
Sources: observer.com ↗ · Wikipedia ↗
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