# LeBron James Sent a Y Combinator-Backed Startup a Cease-and-Desist Letter. That May Have Been the Point

- Source: Inc.com
- Published: 2026-11-06T19:50:13+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.inc.com/liyana-illyas/lebron-james-y-combinator-startup-cease-and-desist-may-have-been-point/91431970
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/lebron-james-sent-a-y-combinator-backed-startup-a-cease-and-desist-let-b57e2c/

The Y Combinator-backed startup used an AI-generated version of the NBA star to promote its app. Now the athlete is fighting back.

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