LeBron James buying into Liverpool FC quietly turned into one of the smartest moves of his business career. Back in April 2011, James and Maverick Carter purchased a 2% stake in the club for $6.5 million.

The NBA is not obligated to hand out All-Star starts based on what someone used to be. Even if that someone is a top-two GOAT candidate.

The Lakers made an interesting decision, and head coach JJ Redick acknowledged that considerations for LeBron were a significant part of the thought process.

In his historic 23rd season, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers could miss the All-Star game and has an uncertain future on retirement.