- NBA star LeBron James tours Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility.
NBA legend LeBron James made a trip to Mercedes' facility in Sindelfingen. He tagged along with CEO Oliver Kaltenius, who had previously announced their impromptu outing on LinkedIn. Kaltenius was spotted with the 39-year-old James, who showed up dressed casually in shorts and flip-flops. Initial reports came in from local newspapers "Stuttgarter Zeitung" and "Stuttgarter Nachrichten".
Kaltenius later expressed his gratitude on LinkedIn, saying, "Thanks to LeBron, his crew, and the fantastic team at Mercedes-Benz for making this one of my standout moments in 2024." Prior to this, Kaltenius had viewed James in action during the Lakers' semi-final match against Serbia in the arena.
LeBron James mentioned his enthusiasm for participating in future Olympic Games during their visit, highlighting his love for sports beyond basketball. The Mercedes-Benz CEO and NBA legend also discussed potential collaborations for promoting the Olympic Games through their respective platforms.
