#1 LeBron James

As the biggest star to grace the NBA since Michael Jordan, LeBron James seems a realistic candidate to be the next player to own a franchise. James first revealed in 2016 that he dreamed of owning his own NBA team, and speculation has only increased since his initial announcement.

In July of 2018, James' business partner, Maverick Carter, revealed that the Lakers superstar would be running an NBA team within the next 10 years. The 34-year-old has already invested heavily in various business ventures, and James is among the wealthiest athletes in the world.
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LeBron's dream looks on course to becoming a reality, and we now face the tantalizing prospect of the King and Jordan facing off through their respective NBA franchises.
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