Is LeBron James’ agent tied to illegal gambling?

LeBron James is one of the most famous athletes in the world, characterized by always staying away from controversy. However, his name is important now because his manager, Maverick Carter, was associated with illegal gambling, a fact that is well known today, but occurred several years ago.

According to the Washington Post, the man involved (who is also the business partner of the Los Angeles Lakers star) admitted to federal agents in 2021 that he made about 20 bets on NBA games through illegal casinos, with the amount and price of $5,000. to $10,000.

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Regarding the situation, Adam Mendelsohn, a spokesman for Carter and LeBron, said in a statement: “In 2021, before 38 states and the District of Columbia legalized sports betting, Maverick Carter was interviewed only once by federal authorities.”

In addition, the manager made it clear “Not a target of the investigation; he cooperated, was never charged, and was never contacted again regarding this matter.”

Maverick Carter was born on October 10, 1980 in the United States. After high school, he played basketball, but he quickly realized his role would be different, and after several internships at well-known companies, he began working as a manager.

The businessman’s friendship with the NBA’s all-time scoring leader has made him a key figure not only in his career, but also in his business relationships. One example is the $1 billion lifetime contract the character signed with Nike.

In this regard, Carter told the media AS: “It’s a great deal. Nike are very happy with it, that’s the most important thing. They feel as good as I do.”

. He also added: “This is the largest contract in the history of the company and they want LeBron to do more. We want the same thing.”