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Pickleball, anyone? LeBron James buys expansion club in paddle sport league with fellow NBA stars Draymond Green and Kevin Love, as Lakers legend adds to his portfolio that already includes shares of Liverpool, MLB's Red Sox and the NHL's Penguins

By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com

Published: 15:32 BST, 28 September 2022 | Updated: 15:39 BST, 28 September 2022

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Already a part owner of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and Liverpool FC of the English Premier League, LeBron James is adding to his sports portfolio once again with the acquisition of a professional pickleball team.

James' LRMR Ventures, which he owns with long-time business partner Maverick Carter, is part of a consortium buying a Major League Pickleball expansion franchise for an undisclosed amount. James' former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin love and his Golden State Warriors rival Draymond Green are also investing in the team, which has yet to decide on a name.

The 12-team MLP is adding four clubs. Currently the league counts retired New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, and Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry among its team owners.

Already a part owner of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins, and Liverpool FC of the English Premier League, LeBron James (near left, with his wife Savannah) is adding to his sports portfolio once again with the acquisition of a professional pickleball team. James' former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Kevin love and his Golden State Warriors rival Draymond Green (near right, with wife Hazel Renee) are also investing in the team, which has yet to decide on a name

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