Although Carter, who has served as a producer on more than one of James’ TV and movie projects, is closely tied to the Los Angeles Lakers star, sources told ESPN that James is not involved

Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business manager, is reportedly part of a group looking to form a league that will rival the NBA.

Maverick Carter, the longtime business manager of NBA superstar LeBron James, is at the center of all of this. LeBron's alleged involvement The mere mention of James in a huge development like this has set off a firestorm of opinions.