Bo Hamburger
Years ago

Lebron James' new house

Based on what I can find on the interweb, I'm amazed Lebron even has time to play basketball any more.

Here's what's been going on in his world this week:

- Details of his new house have emerged.

- He signs on as the minority owner of a bicycle company.

- Squillionaire Warren Buffett - estimated net worth: US$52-54 billion - comes to watch a Cavs home game as Lebron's guest. Mr Buffett, who is 76 years old, was clad in a a black "Witness" shirt. [Emphasis added]

Just going back to the new house, for those not about to click through, here's some of the stuff that's going to be in it:

According to the blueprints, LeBron's new home will encompass 35,440 square feet [that's a tick over 10,800 square metres for you metricheads].

It will include a recording studio, a two-lane bowling alley, a casino, a 26- by 63-foot theater, a sports bar, an aquarium and a barbershop.

A first-floor master suite, which includes a two-storey walk-in closet, is about 40 feet wide and 56 feet long.

Outside, the west wall will feature a limestone sculpture -- a bas-relief of LeBron's head, wearing his trademark headband.

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Bizzy  
Years ago

Not sure if anyone saw in a recent dime magazine, but Bron's aim is to become a global icon and basically he wants to make money of everything around the world. All his plans are focused on coming together for the Bejing olympics.

Bo, he stopped playing ball halfway through last season.

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Bo Hamburger  
Years ago

Bill Simmons continually, and hilariously, rips Lebron for the "global icon" comment.

I can't get over the extravagance and opulence of his new digs - I encourage people to go to the link in the first post and read the full story, it's full of interesting info.

I also found this killer snippet on Lebron's Wikipedia entry:

Guitarist Buckethead recorded the song King James as a tribute to James on his 2006 album Crime Slunk Scene.

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ahh, google  
Years ago

for the rest of you who are wondering what the significance of the "witness" t-shirt is (as it was also emphasised when Deadspin reported Buffet at the LeBron game, exaclty half way down this page lies your answer.

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olskoolgamer  
Years ago

"Outside, the west wall will feature a limestone sculpture -- a bas-relief of LeBron's head, wearing his trademark headband"

...Does anyone else find this rediculous??? If I were Cleaveland management, I wouldn't want my superstar to be the kind of guy who puts sculptures of himself in/on the house.

I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to be a global icon, but I don't think you should go telling everyone about it. Aim high, but keep some cards close to your chest...

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Isaac  
Years ago

I'm with you - it's a bit embarrassing. Just play basketball and let the other stuff happen naturally.

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DB5  
Years ago

No different to the crap Arenas goes on about IMO.

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Bizzy  
Years ago

Agreed DB5, they both really get on my nerves.

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carrie  
Years ago

icu

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Years ago

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Alonzo Brooks  
Years ago

Did you know that I am one of your biggest fans. And I just want you to know that I love your new house please get me some tickets please

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Years ago

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JBaLLa  
Years ago

umm im just wondering but..did lebron put ANY type of basketball course in the house or outside? i dont think so becuase no one has said he has..that is odd, since hes like best basketball player in the league and he doesn't even have an indoor or outdoor basketball court?

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