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Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is rumored to collaborate with Formula One 7-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Lakers LeBron James is known not just for his skills on the basketball court but also for his entrepreneurship and investments. The four-time NBA champion has several successful business ventures, including a production company, a media company, and a chain of restaurants. He has also invested in various startups and has displayed a high interest in philanthropic work.

   

On the other hand, Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time Formula One champion who has broken several records in the sport. He remains associated with the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team since 2013 and has won seven championships with the team. Hamilton is not just a successful athlete but also a fashion icon, with his unique style influencing the fashion world. His stance to protect the black community has often landed him in trouble. Regardless, the Briton remains committed to giving it back to society.

LeBron James Sparks Collaboration Rumors With Lewis Hamilton

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LeBron James & Lewis Hamilton

The two legends of the sport, LeBron James and Lewis Hamilton, share many common traits. From sharing their love for the sport to standing up for the black community, the duo has always been vocal about sensitive matters of society. However, this time around, the two stalwarts are likely to come together for a different cause. Recently, James’ close confidant, Rob Alexander, was spotted roaming around the Mercedes garage at the recently concluded Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Rob Alexander is the director of the HBO talk show “The Shop: Uninterrupted,” co-produced by LeBron James. The show invites popular faces from the sports industry to a barber shop wherein they talk about their life journey. Hence, as soon as Rob’s photos surfaced online, fans were quick to decode that the Briton might be the next guest on LeBron’s talk show. Regardless of what form this collaboration takes, it is clear that a partnership between LeBron and Hamilton could be a game-changer in the world of sports and entertainment. Both athletes have a massive following and a significant influence, and their joint venture could have a far-reaching impact.

LeBron’s Upcoming Biopic To Release In June

Meanwhile, LeBron James’ life is all set to get displayed on the big screens. Peacock TV has dropped a trailer for an upcoming short movie titled “Shooting Stars”, which will depict the veteran’s early life in school. The movie, directed by Chris Robinson, will hit the screens on June 2. The film will feature James’ early days at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, where his journey originally began.

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St. Vincent St. Mary High School basketball players Romeo Travis, Willie McGee, LeBron James, Sian Cotton and Dru Joyce pose for a photo in 2003.Roadell Hickman, The Plain Dealer

Moreover, in order to stay close to reality, the team shot the entire movie in LeBron James’ hometown, Akron, in Cleveland. The movie, originally slated to go on floors in 2018, faced multiple disruptions. The global Covid pandemic delayed it for four long years. Regardless, the trailer looks promising, and the movie would likely receive loads of love from sports fans across the world.