LeBron James responds to unauthorized use of his likeness
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

LeBron James's representatives denied any affiliation with an unauthorized use of his likeness by a company’s CEO, which amassed over 900,000 views online. The cease and desist letter from James's camp objects to the exploitation of his name, image, and persona, aiming to clarify any misconceptions about a supposed association. This response underscores the ongoing issues of likeness rights in sports and celebrity culture. The situation has drawn significant public attention, and further actions from James's team could follow.
- •LeBron James's camp issued a cease and desist letter.
- •A company CEO's post used James’s likeness without authorization.
- •The post quickly garnered over 900,000 views.
- •James's representatives emphasized the unauthorized nature of the use.
- •The situation illustrates ongoing concerns about likeness rights.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — “LeBron is in no way affiliated with this unauthorized …
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