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“If I Went Another Way, I Might Be Disowned”: LeBron James and Brad Pitt Share a Lesser Known Passion which Helped the NBA Legend Become a Billionaire

Published 10/05/2022, 10:15 AM EDT

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LeBron James has been one of the most influential stars for the past two decades. He has revolutionized the NBA in many ways and broken several records, skyrocketing him to the top of All-Time rankings in the eyes of fans. The 4x NBA champion is entering his 20th season this upcoming season. The King is going strong as ever and seems to have beaten father time for good.

James is also one of the most successful athletes off the court. A combination of prudent investing and successful business ventures has enabled him to build a fortune. One of LeBron James’s investments is a lesser-known passion for the Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.

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The King has been the face of the NBA for the last two decades. His play on the court has made teams invest hundreds of millions in his salary, but James has earned more off the court than while playing basketball. He has leveraged his popularity among fans and entered into lucrative deals with numerous brands. James is also an active investor and has funded many startups and businesses. The King has his own production studio in Hollywood. The combination of all the above has made James enter the Billionaire club and the only NBA player along with Jordan to do so. He is also the wealthiest active player.

James’ investments have been a diverse collection of industries and locations. The King once acquired a minority stake in Liverpool’s football club over a decade ago. Since then, he has been an ardent follower of the club. The Hollywood actor Brad Pitt also shares a similar passion for the Reds.

LeBron James and Brad Pitt share a common interest in LFC

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LeBron James once invested over $6 Million in 2011 to acquire a minority stake in the Liverpool football club. This was made possible in a joint business deal with the Fenway Sports Group (FSG). His $6 Million investment has now skyrocketed to a staggering $44 Million. James also invested an additional undisclosed amount in 2021, further increasing his stake in the club.

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The Hollywood Superstar Brad Pitt is also a massive fan of the Reds. During an interview regarding his movie, Moneyball, the actor revealed his love for the Liverpool club. Pitt said that his friends greatly influenced his passion for the club. He also claimed that he would get disowned if he were to support any other club. “I have some friends who are very close to Liverpool, so if I went another way I might be disowned.”

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The King’s investment in the Reds has been instrumental in him becoming a Billionaire. It has been one of his most successful investments.

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K Shrijith

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K Shrijith is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing his BBA degree, Shrijith has a keen interest in the world of finance. In fact, he has past experience in equity research and writing research reports on the subject of finance.
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Pritam Priyedarshi