One way this could rival the NBA at some point is the possibility for players to get equity in the league, allowing them to make even more money. It's similar to what WNBA players have just created with the Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league,

Maverick Carter, LeBron James' business manager, has been enlisted as an adviser by a group of investors seeking to raise $5 billion to form an international basketball league that would serve as a rival to the NBA,

Although Carter, who has served as a producer on more than one of James’ TV and movie projects, is closely tied to the Los Angeles Lakers star, sources told ESPN that James is not involved

Though his childhood friend and business partner Maverick Carter is reportedly behind an effort to launch an international basketball league, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not involved,

LeBron James has made it abundantly clear that one of his post-playing plans involves owning an NBA team. As such, it's unsurprising he won't be involved in business manager Maverick Carter's ambitious plan to start a global basketball league rivaling the NBA.

While LeBron James is still on the court for the Lakers, his business manager Maverick Carter is involved with a new international league. Here's what you need to know.

LeBron James’ business partner and Klutch Sports Group Founder Maverick Carter is looking to own an international league. Since 2006, Carter has been working alongside James within the business world.