LeBron James simply launched his personal E1 Sequence powerboat racing workforce this 12 months … and one among his drivers believes the NBA celebrity’s involvement will appeal to a complete new viewers to the up-and-coming sport.

The Los Angeles Lakers champ revealed his funding within the water sport on January twenty third … saying that the AlUla workforce will be a part of Tom Brady, Will Smith, and others within the E1 all-electric powerboat racing collection for the 2025 season.

His workforce contains two drivers — Catie Munnings, who can be a rally driver, and Rusty Wyatt, who advised us he is hyped to be part of James’ crew.

Wyatt — who has been in velocity boating since he was 12 — can be excited for the European league that launched in 2024, believing the presence of the four-time NBA MVP will draw extra consideration to a comparatively new competitors.

“Something LeBron does, individuals are gonna observe,” Wyatt mentioned. “He is such an icon to so many alternative individuals.”

Given King James’ busy NBA schedule, Wyatt hasn’t been capable of meet him but … however hopes to take action at one of many races, notably the main occasion in Miami later this 12 months.

The 2-time Excessive Level champion mentioned he’d love to provide Bron a joyride in one of many powerboats … although it’ll rely on whether or not he can match.