By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The basketball world is still buzzing after a recent meeting in Saint-Tropez between LeBron James, his longtime business partner Maverick Carter, and Miško Ražnatović, one of Europe’s most influential agents.
The photo from the meeting sparked widespread speculation—especially in the U.S.—given Ražnatović’s role as Nikola Jokić’s European agent and LeBron’s upcoming free agency. But the story might go beyond NBA rumors, as Eurohoops previously reported.
Carter is reportedly advising a group of investors planning a $5 billion international basketball league to rival the NBA, featuring six men’s and six women’s teams playing globally. In that context, connecting with a figure like Ražnatović makes strategic sense.
While the project hasn’t been confirmed, signs point to real movement behind the scenes.
One of those signs could be Marko Pešić. As reported by Meridian sport, his name is increasingly being linked to the new league. The longtime Bayern Munich GM, who played a key role in turning the club into a EuroLeague regular, is set to leave at the end of 2025.
Whether coincidence or careful planning, his potential involvement suggests the project may be shifting from concept to reality.