LeBron James’ endorsement of Kamala Harris last year came up with an added bonus for him.
Registrations show that on January 28, former Vice President James’ entertainment company $ 50,000 paid for “campaign event production.”
James and his long -time business partner, Maverick Carter, founded the company, Springhill Entertainment, in 2020.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Presidential elected, speaks during a campaign -Rally -November 2, 2024, at PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Carter and James have been connected since high school. The two played basketball at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, and are also minority owners of Boston Red Sox And the English football club Liverpool.
Registrations show that the campaign had seven such “campaign event production” payments, each to another recipient, including one for actress Jennifer Garner for $ 35,000.
The largest payment went to Production Management One, Inc. for $ 258,993.
NBA’s leading goal scorer has long been critical of President Donald Trump, and James urged his supporters to “vote Kamala Harris” the week before the election.
LeBron James and Kamala Harris (IMagn; AP Newsroom)
“What are we even talking about here ?? When I think of my children and my family, and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. Vote Kamala Harris !!!” James Posted on X.
When former President Joe Bid Decided at Harris As his running buddy in 2020, James provided support for support.
“Congratulations and well -deserved late. Kamala Harris !! Love to see and support it! Appreciate you JB,” he wrote at the time.
The four-time MVP approved Hillary Clinton as president during the 2016 election and fought for her in Ohio while still with Cleveland Cavaliers.
James formerly called Trump a “bum” when Trump lifted an invitation to the White House to Stephen Curry.
“Going to the White House was a great honor until you showed up!” he said at the time.
Trump also once said it “wasn’t easy” to make James “look smart.”
Los Angeles Lakers Spider LeBron James Dunks during the second half of Game 4 in a first round of playoffs series against Denver Nuggets April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
When Trump said he lost interest in the NBA after the players kneeled during the national anthem, James said, “I really don’t think the basketball community is sad about losing his viewing.”
