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Famous athletes who became business tycoons
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LeBron James not only has top-selling sneakers and tons of endorsements; he is a true media mogul who understands the value of equity. James and friend Maverick Carter started production company SpringHill Entertainment before launching Uninterrupted, a media venture with backing by Warner Bros. Some of James’ most notable entertainment successes include “The Shop” on HBO, helping produce a 2 Chainz album, and starting a health and wellness company with Cindy Crawford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Lindsey Vonn.