Journalist Pablo Torre was the first to reveal the explosive report last week surrounding Kawhi Leonard. Torre claimed that Leonard received a $28 million “no-show” endorsement deal. According to Torre, the agreement was linked to a fraudulent tree-planting company named Aspiration.

Now after Torre’s report, The Athletic provided more context on Clippers owner Steve Ballmer’s ties to the company. The outlet disclosed that Ballmer personally invested nearly $10 million in Aspiration in March 2023.

“In March 2023, LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer invested almost $10 million into financial technology and sustainability services company Aspiration, according to legal filings reviewed by The Athletic and corroborated by a former Aspiration executive,” the report read.

The company’s involvemen

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