LeBron James Becomes Part-Owner Of Boston Red Sox And Fans Razz Him For It
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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined Fenway Sports Group, making him part-owner of the Boston Red Sox, ESPN reported Tuesday.
That would also make him a fair-weather fan, Twitter users pointed out, ribbing the NBA superstar for what seems to be his ever-shifting team allegiances.
At times, James has rocked the hat of the Yankees, the Boston team’s mortal enemy of which he is reportedly a follower. He also has cheered for his home state Cleveland Indians in full souvenir regalia, and for the Dodgers in his latest NBA city.
The dude isn’t a “fraud,” as some on social media called him. Just a baseball lover expanding his business empire and getting a stake in the majors.
But if you’re a Yankees diehard, a Bronx cheer wouldn’t be out of order.
I can't believe a guy that is always wearing a Yankees hat would become a part owner of the Boston Red Sox. 🤮#LeBronJames
— CoolTechDad (@CharlesTStella) March 17, 2021
New Red Sox owner LeBron James pic.twitter.com/dvxLfHzn18
— Weston Blasi (@westonblasi) March 17, 2021
That time new Red Sox owner LeBron James brought ALL of his energy to Game 7 of the 2016 World Series in Cleveland pic.twitter.com/ZFgj5ODvQm
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) March 16, 2021
LeBron James has become a part owner of the MLB’s Boston Red Sox pic.twitter.com/PEsREE7eRu
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) March 17, 2021
So today is interesting ... Lebron James is becoming part owner of the Boston Red Sox. Man usually wears a Yankees hat, so I’ve got some questions...
— Erika Leigh (@_ErikaLeigh) March 16, 2021
Wait @KingJames ...Yankee fan first...then Indians...then Dodgers! Now Red Sox Owner?! Fraud!
LOL congrats to the King...this is amazing...new ownership is the only way to evolve these leagues in a real way— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) March 16, 2021
They announce that @KingJames is part-owner of @RedSox on ST. Patrick’s day .. u gotta be from Boston to understand the irony.😂😂
— FREE (@missfree) March 17, 2021
They laugh at us until Lebron james buys their favorite pitcher
— Joe Kerr (@BuchholzReturn) March 17, 2021
As both a Yankees & Lakers fan, I’ll side eye this.
But congratulations 💪🏾🏁 @KingJames https://t.co/DADUzVLDWc— No, My Name Is Jeffrey (@YoungGodJeff) March 16, 2021
Been cheering for LeBron for a long time, since watching him play high school games. I consider him the GOAT. Now he switched loyalties from the Yankees and purchased a stake in the Red Sox.
Gutted.
Farewell, @KingJames— Dave Miller (@davemiller7) March 17, 2021
Could’ve sworn that new part-owner of the Boston Red Sox LeBron James was a Yankees fan 🧐 pic.twitter.com/Y4EW6OWNc4
— Anne Namocatcat (@annenamocatcat) March 16, 2021
This article originally appeared on HuffPost and has been updated.