Recently, news about NBA expansion has become increasingly intense. According to Ming Ji Wo Shen, the NBA league may face expansion. Wo Shen said, "Once the league completes negotiations on media copyright, it may begin seeking expansion next year. The preferred cities for expansion are of course Las Vegas and Seattle. The league has been working hard to expand Las Vegas in recent years, from the summer league to the national team training camp. I believe the days of having an NBA team in Las Vegas are not far away. As for Seattle, they already have an NBA team."
It is reported that two of the top ten superstars in NBA history, Shaquille O'Neal and LeBron James, have a strong interest in becoming the owners of the NBA's expansion team in Las Vegas.
Shaquille O'Neal is one of the most powerful centers in NBA history, having won four championships and three NBA Finals MVPs. After retiring, he invested in many projects and earned a lot of money, but he did not stop making money as a result. Because he has been serving as a tour guide for NBA games at TNT for the past few years.
In recent years, Shaquille O'Neal's net worth has skyrocketed, reportedly reaching at least $400 million. And he has always had the dream of becoming the owner of an NBA team.
Shaquille O'Neal once expressed his desire to invest in the Orlando Magic and become the owner of the team that selected him in the draft that year. However, this wish has not been realized.
Recently, Shaquille O'Neal has shifted his focus to Las Vegas, stating that if the NBA expands in Las Vegas, he wants to become the owner of this team. "I want to have my own group. I know Las Vegas hasn't been awarded an NBA team yet, but if they one day win a team, I want to be a part of it. I don't want to partner with anyone, I want to give it all to myself," Shaquille O'Neal said.
LeBron James, on the other hand, is one of the strongest players currently in the NBA. He has won the championship four times and has also won the NBA Finals MVP four times. He is also a business genius with successful investments and collaborations in various fields. It is said that LeBron James's net worth has exceeded one billion dollars. And he has also revealed that he is interested in becoming the owner of an NBA team. Because I have been playing basketball in Las Vegas since I was young and have a special affection for this city.
Now, there are two top ten superstars in NBA history who both want to become the owners of NBA expansion teams, which is a good thing for the NBA. Because if a football star becomes the leader of a team, their inherent attraction will be better than some bosses. Moreover, they can also use their own experience and vision to build an excellent team.
