LeBron James Had No Words for Exciting News on Wednesday
LeBron James had another successful season with the Los Angeles Lakers, capping off his 22nd year in the league.
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James led the Lakers to the postseason before they suffered a loss in the first round.
Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, despite entering the postseason as the No. 3 team in the West.
After the season, when James and the rest of his teammates had time to vacation and get their minds off the game, the Lakers star promoted his Lobos 1707 tequila and mezcal.
James posted a big announcement regarding Lobos, mentioning that the brand has now been recognized at the 2025 New York International Spirits Competitions in one of the highest regards.
"First released as a limited expression," posted the official social media account of LeBron James' Lobos account. "Chosen to stay. Now recognized at the 2025 New York International Spirits Competition in one of the highest regards - Double Gold. Crafted with patience, finished in Pedro Ximénez sherry wine barrels, our Añejo carries the depth of its journey in every sip. To the judges - thank you for the recognition. To our community - this moment is shared with you."
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LeBron James partnered with Lobos 1707 in 2020, serving as a major investor in the company in the same year the brand was founded.
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He's also involved in other business ventures, including Beats by Dre, Liverpool FC and Blaze Pizza.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23).© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James posted 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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