Fenway Sports Group, LeBron James teaming up for NBA expansion team in Las Vegas UPD Leiweke/OVG proposes another casino/arena location

[GKJ]

That's just a "give us more money" play.

Does anyone else think it a little ridiculous LeBron can just come right out and say he wants to own a team in Vegas for years?

Meh, not really.

When the MLS brought over David Beckham, making him a a future owner in Miami was basically part of the package.

 

[NextBigThing]

Meh, not really.

When the MLS brought over David Beckham, making him a a future owner in Miami was basically part of the package.

Can't compare the MLS (especially the 2007 MLS) to the NBA.

 

[IU Hawks fan]

Does anyone else think it a little ridiculous LeBron can just come right out and say he wants to own a team in Vegas for years?

The NBA is a joke and always has been, so not really.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sounds like OVG south-of-Strip is dead. But Rio (parking lot), offered to A's, may be in play.

 

[Voight]

That's just a "give us more money" play.

Does anyone else think it a little ridiculous LeBron can just come right out and say he wants to own a team in Vegas for years?

No, hes the face of the league and does their bidding when they ask him too. Hes basically allowed to do as he pleases.