Celtics to Benefit from LeBron James' Success?

LeBron James is not a businessman; he is a business, man. On a serious note, the only active athlete to become a billionaire has his hands on a multitude of successful ventures. However, the next business opportunity places the Los Angeles Lakers superstar in familiar territory: owning the Boston Celtics.

According to the New York Post, RedBird Capital, James has a future opportunity to have ownership stock in the Celtics.

An excerpt from the New York Post's report reveals a grand business opportunity for James to own the Celtics, but this time the Boston franchise will capitalize off the NBA legend's success.

"Boston Red Sox Owner Fenway Sports Group and RedBird Capital that partner closely with LeBron James are seriously considering bidding for the Celtics, sources close to the situation said. James, who still stars for the Lakers, could not be a part of Celtics ownership now, sources said. But with the sale being a two-step process — where 49 percent of the team isn’t sold until 2028 — he could easily still end up being an owner of the Lakers’ hated rivals as the 39-year-old should be retired by that time," the New York Post wrote.

James is no stranger to wanting to own an NBA team, and rumors suggest Las Vegas is the spot for the Lakers superstar. However, perhaps James owning a stake in a prestigious NBA franchise is more attractive to the four-time NB champion.