Stephen A. Smith: Maverick Carter’s basketball league is leverage for LeBron’s ownership ambitions
"He wants the NBA to think about what he can do if they don't acquiesce."
"He wants the NBA to think about what he can do if they don't acquiesce."
There's still plenty to figure out regarding the potential NBA competitor, but it seems James won't be part of that picture.
"I saw the f****** numbers after the fact — you guys kicked our ass, OK?"
"He's gonna be real upset when I turn 50."
"I will miss the hell out of it, for sure."
"How do you find these under-30 American stars that people are going to give a s*** about like they care about Steph and LeBron?"
The NBA app will stream all five EYBL games this weekend, plus two Chosen-1 Invitational games.
"LeBron has repeatedly made it clear: He wants to be a Laker."
"This is the worst comparison you've ever made."
Lucas Shaw reports that SpringHill lost $28 million on sales of $104 million in 2023.
"I don't think they are doing Bronny any favors."
"I just don't think we can ever solve that frustration. It's actually part of why you get paid so much money."
"I'm not going to let somebody denigrate the industry acting like they didn't contribute to it themselves."
"Who the hell y'all talking to with your hypocritical asses?"
"Y'all take care."
"They say I lie about every f***ing thing."
Rumors of a merger between the two companies began circulating earlier this month.
"I just want to make sure you understand, Ms. Trip Dub is not a real person."
"Maybe Bryce James keeps him around an extra year or two."
"LeBron's become Law & Order. We're on Year 35, I watched an episode two days ago, it still crushes."
"I don't think that benefits Bronny … and I don't think it benefits LeBron at that point."
"From that old man over there!"
"I did tell Bronny to just relax, enjoy it, be you."