LeBron James says the global economic slowdown won’t hamper his endorsement contracts. The subject came up after pro golfer Tiger Woods parted company with General Motors Corp. this week. James, 23, works with a number of companies, including Nike Inc. and Coca-Cola Co. Woods and GM agreed to end their contract a year early as plummeting sales spur cost cuts at the automaker. ”With the economy going down, I know I have great relationships with the partners that I have,” James told reporters before the Cavaliers won Tuesday night over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. ”All of them are long-term deals. I can only comment on what I have and looking forward.” Akron Beacon Journal