The deal with the Polymarket prediction market will pay James nearly 4 times as much as he earns playing in the NBA, according to a report from The Athletic. While the arrangement does not appear to violate league regulations, the size of the payout has raised uncomfortable questions regarding the nature of the partnership.
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LeBron James Earns 4 Times NBA Salary From Polymarket Deal
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A new financial partnership involving one of basketball's most prominent figures has triggered a debate over the scale of professional athlete endorsements. LeBron James has signed a promotional agreement with a digital platform that creates a massive disparity between his commercial and on-court income.
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