Is LeBron James getting closer to Judaism?
The Lakers star, who ranks second on the list of top scenes in NBA history, was recorded early Monday morning on social media at a religious event in New York when the highlights were a personal greeting from Rabbi Josiah Pinto, who was also present.
According to several reports, the Los Angeles Lakers star, who failed to make it to the playoffs this season with the rest of his teammates, decided to attend the wedding of the son of businessman Jay Schottenstein, owner of American Eagle, where he met Rabbi Josiah Pinto, who He is also the head of the Shuva Israel institutions in Ashdod and the United States.
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In 2010 it was reported that Rabbi Pinto, who about seven years ago was convicted of bribery and obstruction of justice and sentenced to one year in prison, served as an advisor to James, while the latter played in the Miami Heat uniform and was at a crossroads regarding his professional career.
According to reports at the time, LeBron transferred more than $ 100,000 to the Shuva Yisrael organization, and has apparently maintained contact with the rabbi ever since.
A Jewish wedding.
Rabbi Pinto.
And yes, that is Lebron ...
So apparently @KingJames has been meeting with R 'Yishayahu Pinto all these years for getting Brachos 🤯 pic.twitter.com/NxqkgiFRsn
- Afshine Emrani MD FACC (@afshineemrani) May 23, 2022 Wrong?
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