Let’s go back in time to the year 2021—LeBron James wasn’t just making waves on the court; he was stacking his ownership game like a true mogul. Earlier that year, he and his longtime business partner, Maverick Carter, levelled up by becoming partners in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the powerhouse behind the Red Sox, Liverpool FC, Roush Fenway Racing, and more. But the King wasn’t done—come November 29, his empire got even bigger when FSG and its crew dropped a cool $900 million to scoop up the Pittsburgh Penguins.
That’s right, the NBA icon was now skating into NHL territory, and the deal was just waiting on that official green light from the league’s Board of Governors. With FSG adding another heavyweight franchise to its trophy case, LeBron’s off-court value was shooting through the roof. Sportico had just pegged the Penguins at $845 million, but James? He was already moving to the next big play. And just when folks thought he was settling into his new NHL venture, the King made a bold move, walking away from a billion-dollar investment to double down on his stance ahead of the playoffs.
The Columbus Blue Jackets hit up X on March 19, throwing a little spice into the hockey world when they reposted ESPN’s clip of LeBron James vibing courtside at a Lakers-Nuggets Stadium Series game. But it wasn’t just any clip—King James was rocking an NHL jersey, and nope, not of the Pittsburgh Penguins (aka the team he co-owns). Instead, he pulled up, repping Columbus. ESPN dropped the post saying, “LeBron’s custom Stadium Series jersey @BlueJacketsNHL,” and Columbus had to back their guy, replying, “No debate: LeBron is the (goat).”
So why the love for Columbus? Simple—LeBron may have a stake in the Penguins, but he’s still Ohio through and through. Born and raised in Akron, the man wasn’t about to forget where he came from. So, when the moment called for it, he laced up with Columbus, showing that home will always have a special place in his heart.
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— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 20, 2025
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