🚨 Illegal Betting Scandal Could Affect LeBron James and Threaten His Hall of Fame Induction 🚨 

The illegal betting scandal in the NBA continues to grow, and now it could impact LeBron James, according to entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David on his PBD Podcast.

LeBron’s close friend and business partner, Maverick Carter, allegedly admitted to federal agents in 2021 that he placed illegal bets on NBA games, reports The Washington Post.

Carter reportedly made around 20 bets in one year, with amounts ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per wager, but was not charged, as he was not the main target of the investigation.

LeBron has stated he was unaware of Carter’s actions until the news broke and emphasized that Carter has no direct affiliation with the NBA or NFL, meaning he could theoretically bet without violating league rules.

LeBron James Could Be Barred from the Hall of Fame

Patrick Bet-David warned that if the FBI reopens the case and finds a connection between Carter and those involved in the 2025 betting scandal, LeBron James’ Hall of Fame induction could be at risk after his retirement.

To date, no active player has ever been banned from the Hall of Fame due to an external criminal investigation, making this a potentially unprecedented case in NBA history.

The league and LeBron’s camp have not commented officially, but the controversy is rapidly escalating.