“Doomed for disaster” – Social media ACCUSES the NBA for revamping rules to favor LeBron James own a team while still playing in the league
LeBron James wants to own the Cavs while playing for the Lakers. Here’s why that’s a problem.
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LeBron James has done it all in his illustrious NBA career. He has won titles, MVPs, and accolades. He has built schools, businesses, and movements. He has transcended the game and become a global icon.
But he’s not done yet. He wants more. He wants to own a team. And not just any team. He wants to own the Cleveland Cavaliers, the franchise that drafted him in 2003 and where he delivered the city’s first championship in 2016. There’s just one catch. He also wants to keep playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team that he joined in 2018 and where he won his fourth ring in 2020.
This would be a historic and unprecedented move. No active player has ever owned a team in the NBA. And for good reason. The league’s constitution forbids it. The rule is simple: A player can’t have an ownership stake in any team other than his own. But that’s about to change as the league’s new collective bargaining agreement might give players the ability to invest in NBA and WNBA teams, as well as promote and/or invest in sports betting and cannabis companies
But not the problem is obvious: It would create a massive conflict of interest. How can a player compete against a team that he owns? How can he negotiate with a team that he owns? How can he trust a team that he owns? The NBA would have to change its rules to allow James to buy the Cavs while playing for the Lakers which is not done yet, but according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, that might happen soon. And that’s where the trouble begins.
Fans React: LeBron James’ ownership bid sparks controversy
Many fans and experts have slammed the NBA for even considering this possibility. They say it would be unfair, unethical, and detrimental to the league. They say it would give James too much power, influence, and advantage over other players and teams. They say it would compromise the integrity and competitiveness of the league.
While some fans have praised James for his ambition and innovation, others have criticized him for his greed and ego. Some fans have also wondered how James would manage his dual roles as a player and an owner, and how he would balance his loyalty and commitment to both teams.
The NBA has not officially commented on James’ intention to buy the Cavs while playing for the Lakers. However, it is likely that the league would have to go through a lengthy and complicated process before approving any changes to its constitution. It remains unclear whether James will be able to pull off his unprecedented plan of becoming the first active player-owner in NBA history, or whether he will face opposition and backlash from the league and its fans.
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