Lakers star LeBron James has spoken out about Maverick Carter’s admission to betting on NBA games. Carter has served as James’s manager since 2006 and recently came under fire for using an illegal bookmaker to bet on several sports games.
After the Lakers’ 133—110 loss to the Thunder on Thursday, James fielded questions about Carter’s admission and told reporters that he wasn't concerned about any potential negative perceptions surrounding Carter's situation.
"The only reason it got any legs in the first place [is] because [Carter's] so close to me. But Maverick's his own man and at the end of the day, gambling is legal. . . He has no affiliation with the NBA or NFL, so he can do what he wants to do."
