through his firms. Thirty Five Ventures is also involved in special-purpose acquisition company RedBall’s deal to take SeatGeek public, announced this week.
Russell Westbrook is playing for his hometown team after an off-season trade to the Los Angeles Lakers. That puts him closer to the ten auto dealerships he owns in Southern California, including a massive Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealership in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles. The 32-year-old recently added Hennessy as a sponsor and is behind eyewear brand Westbrook Frames and clothing label Honor The Gift.
Damian Lillard rejected an off-season report that he was prepared to request a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers—the only pro team he has ever known—but he will continue to be dogged by speculation after demandingfrom the organization. The 31-year-old has three years and a player option for a fourth remaining on his contract. Adidas, Gatorade and Modelo are among his brand partners, with Oakley eyewear and Tissot watches two recent additions to the stable.
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They each probably make more than most school systems budgets for multiple years! Let's idolize and over pay athletes but force our teachers, in many instances take money out of their own pockets for supplies for their students. Our priorities are f*cked!