NBA icon LeBron James has recently been at the center of media attention not just for his basketball prowess but for his personal life as well, particularly his journey with sobriety. His latest action in this regard, however, has sparked a flurry of controversy.

It has been revealed that James sought to register the term “I’m Sober” as a trademark. This development came shortly after he publicly shared his battles with maintaining sobriety, garnering a mixed reaction of support and concern from both fans and fellow athletes.

The plot thickened when it was discovered that the trademark application was no longer listed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) registry. This unexpected removal has prompted a flood of speculation and confusion about the circumstances leading to its retraction.

Some believe James may have withdrawn the trademark filing following criticism that he was attempting to monetize his personal challenges. Alternatively, there are suggestions that the disappearance could be attributed to either an administrative error or a technical fault.

The mystery surrounding the application’s removal has only intensified discussions about James’ personal issues, bringing even more attention to his recent admissions. As the story develops, the public and media alike remain keenly interested in what will happen next in this saga surrounding one of basketball’s biggest stars.