LeBron James And Kevin Durant Back New Basketball League That Will Pay High School Players To Play [VIDEO]

The used to be a time in the college ranks that getting payed to play sports got you banned.  However the argument became that vendors, universities and many more where making billions of dollars off of student athletes while them as well as their families reaped none of the benefits.  However now they have the NIL which  allows college athletes to profit off their personal brand, social media presence, local appearances, and commercial endorsements from third parties or independent collectives.  However now you have high school athletes much like in the case of LeBron James when he was in high school witnessed their high schools making money off ticket sales to see a particular player in much larger stadiums with people selling shirts and jersey’s with their name/likeness on them while they go home to their humble situations.   

There is now a league that is willing to compensate high school players as well as allowing them to keep their high school and college eligibility and NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant has their back.

The Futures League, set to launch in April 2027, will feature 120 elite players under 18 competing across 12 regional teams, with a season running through August and ending in a championship. Players will receive compensation through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, with the option to be paid in cash, league equity, or both. The league also aims to provide professional coaching, player development, and financial education.  Investors include LeBron James’ LRMR fund, Kevin Durant’s Boardroom Sports Holdings, Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose.

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