LeBron James sued over "More Than An Athlete" Slogan

LeBron James’ media company is being sued by Game Plan, a Maryland-based nonprofit focused on youth empowerment.

LeBron James’ media company is being sued by Game Plan, a Maryland-based nonprofit focused on youth empowerment. The suit is seeking $33 million in damages because Uninterrupted uses the phrase, “More Than an Athlete,” which is trademarked by Game Plan. The nonprofit claims it has been selling merchandise with the slogan since they patented it in 2018. Attorneys for Uninterrupted dismissed the claims. SI’s Legal Analyst Michael McCann breaks down what happens next steps in the suit.


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