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Jalen Brunson Josh Hart Podcast Deal Sparks Fan Backlash
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's podcast partner faces backlash over endorsement deal similar to LeBron James' $15m agreement.
In brief
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's podcast partner faces backlash over endorsement deal similar to LeBron James' $15m agreement. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's podcast partnership with Polymarket Sports has drawn fan criticism after comparisons to LeBron James' reported $15 million-a-year endorsement deal. Originally…
Podcast Secures Sponsor
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's podcast has Polymarket Sports as its presenting partner for the 2026-27 season.
Sponsorship Sparks Disappointment
Fans criticized the deal after one commenter wrote 'Ah man, this stinks' and another said 'Athletes support by gambling platforms'.
“Ah man, this stinks”
LeBron James' $15m Deal Compares
LeBron James reportedly has a $15 million-a-year endorsement agreement with Polymarket Sports, focusing on football promotion.
Fan Backlash Threatens Image
Some fans worry the partnership could tarnish Brunson and Hart's public image, with one saying 'knicks aura already faded'.
“knicks aura already faded”
NBA Tightens Betting Rules
The NBA has new restrictions on player-proposition bets, including limits on first-basket bets and parlays involving statistical unders.
The takeaway
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart's podcast partnership with Polymarket Sports has drawn fan criticism after comparisons to LeBron James' reported $15 million-a-year endorsement deal.
