British singer-songwriting superstar Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, better known simply as Adele, set tongues wagging during the NBA Finals when eagle-eyed fans spotted her seated next to LeBron James' sports agent, Rich Paul. The Hello singer laughed and joked alongside Paul during Game 5 of the Milwaukee Bucks versus Phoenix Suns.
Adele and Paul soaked up the atmosphere from the front row, seats that cost upwards of $30,000, as the Bucks ran out 123-119 winners. Global superstar LeBron James, one of the annual favorites for NBA's MVP award with the best online sports betting sites around the world, dropped in on the couple during the game. James was courtside giving his support to his close friend, Chris Paul, who is a point guard for the Suns.
ESPN's Brian Windhorst seemed to confirm the rumors during his popular podcast, stating, "Rich Paul, LeBron James' agent, brings his girlfriend to the game sitting next to LeBron.His girlfriend is Adele. Rich Paul is at the game with Adele."
Adele, 33, and Paul, 39, were photographed laughing, chatting, and cheering on the action throughout the game. However, neither party has confirmed nor denied, they are romantically involved with each other.
If being seated next to each other sparked rumors of romance, a double date fanned the flames to inferno levels. Adele and Paul joined James and his wife, Savannah, on a double date last weekend. Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook, and Westbrook's wife Nina Earl were part of the star-studded party as they dined at Giorgio Baldi in Beverly Hills.
Who Is Adele?
Thirty-three-year-old Adele is one of the world's best-selling music artists with sales in excess of 120 million records. She signed a deal with XL Recordings in 2006 and released her debut album, 19, in 2008. 19 was an instant success and is certified 8x platinum in Adele's native UK.
The 2009 Grammy Awards crowned Adele the Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Adele won six Grammy Awards in 2012 following the monumental success of her second studio album, 21. That album is certified 17x platinum in the UK.
To date, Adele's work has received 150 nominations and earned her an outstanding 86 awards. Her continued success has seen Adele amass a personal fortune in the region of $190 million.
Adele was married to charity entrepreneur Simon Konecki in early 2017 but separated in 2019 after a total of seven years together. Their divorce was finalized in March 2021, two years after separating. They have a son, Angelo James.
Who Is Rich Paul?
Rich Paul is an extremely powerful figure in the NBA. He is a sports agent based out of Cleveland, Ohio, who is most famous for founding Klutch Sports Group, an agency that represents many of the NBA's most prominent players.
The likes of LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Ben Simmons are among Paul's clients. Paul has overseen more than $1.3 billion worth of deals for the players on his books. Forbes ranked Paul as the ninth most powerful sports agent in 2020 and estimated his personal wealth to be $46 million.
Paul comes from humble beginnings, having grown up in a one-bedroom apartment about his father's confectionery store in Cleveland. He was always an astute businessman who started his career selling throwback jerseys from the trunk of his car.
He met LeBron James in 2002 and instantly became part of James' close inner circle. By 2012, Paul had started Klutch Sports Group, which is now one of the most prominent sports agencies on the planet.
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