Naomi Osaka Partners With LeBron James To Unveil Production Company

Naomi Osaka collaborated with LeBron James' TheSpring Hill Company to launch her new production company.

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The company, Hana Kuma, will highlight "empowering" and "culturally specific" stories.

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It will also produce scripted and non-fiction content.

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TheSpring Hill Company will provide "production and strategic resources" to Hana Kuma.

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James' company also has partnerships with FTX and Modern Health.

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Osaka previously launched her sports representation agency, Evolve.

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She partnered with her agent for the brand, and they have equity stakes in it.

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The 24-year-old withdrew from Wimbledon recently and was uncertain about playing the game.

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Her withdrawal was possibly due to the tournament's no rating points.

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