LeBron James’ helicopter.(Image via Getty Images)
A few hours ago, in an interview with Front Office Sports live event Tuned In, hosted by reporter Daniel Roberts, Pablo Torre said, “Yeah, that’s a story. It’s something that I also have been watching, of course…” The popular Pulitzer winning journalist added, “I know that Fanatics logo. ” Pablo Torre continued, “We’re also getting tips from NBA owners who are like sending your story being like ‘what is this?'” Because now I’m the guy who seems to be a lever on something like accountability, even among billionaires, which is a fun plot twist. A few weeks ago, LeBron James’ spokesperson had told Front Office Sports, “The deal we signed with Fanatics almost three years ago includes access to their corporate aviation…”
I commend you guys for being on top of that. I saw that. I was also a little mad that I didn’t get to get that one first. On that story, specifically, I will say that we’re very interested and we are, of course looking into all the ways; that is both a good story as well as something of interest to the league. And by the way, it may not be the latter, it does appear to be the former as a business story. However, the four time NBA champion LeBron James has kept himself away from the mess as he has focused on training for the new season as he gears up to debut with the Philadelphia 76ers.