Big basketball LeBron James becomes co-owner of the Boston Red Sox through his parent company, according to a report published Tuesday in The Boston Globe.
The Lakers star will join Fenway Sports Group as a partner, along with private investment group RedBird Capital Partners and James Maverick Carter’s business partner, a source told Globe.
James already had a stake in the English football team Liverpool Football Club, which is majority owned by Fenway Sports Group. The new development would mean a deepening of their relationship.
The addition of new partners also indicates an interest in expanding Fenway Sports Group, led by billionaire John Henry, from its current holdings, which include the NESN cable channel, a marketing branch, a real estate company and Roush Fenway Racing. with the Red Sox and Liverpool. This could include the purchase of more equipment.
Both the Red Sox and Liverpool ended long title droughts under the ownership of the Fenway Sports Group, while James brought the first championship to Cleveland with the Cavaliers.