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LeBron James leaves Cleveland again, agrees to join Los Angeles Lakers
Cleveland.com ^ | July 1, 2018 | Joe Vardon

Posted on 07/01/2018 5:38:43 PM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- LeBron James agreed to a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, ending his second run as the face of his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James, born in Akron and drafted No. 1 by the Cavs in 2003, is leaving the Cavs for the second time in eight seasons. But this time, it's two-years removed from bringing the organization its first title.

James' agreement with the Lakers was announced through a simple press release sent by his agent, Rich Paul, which says James, a 14-time All-Star, three-time Finals MVP, and two-time Olympic gold medalist, was joining the Lakers.

(Excerpt) Read more at cleveland.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: basketball; lakers; lebron; lebronjames; losangeleslakers; nba; stillwatching
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To: Magic Fingers

Kinda like that a hole that posts to Rush Limbaugh threads “Is that old wind bag still on the air “


41 posted on 07/01/2018 6:32:52 PM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff
Luh-Braun, now you won't have to work so hard to win. And, you can be even more racist in LA. Perfect job for you.

42 posted on 07/01/2018 6:36:16 PM PDT by Right Wing Assault ('Kill'-google,TWITR,FACEBK,WaPo,Hollywd,CNN,NFL,BLM,CAIR,Antifa,SPLC,ESPN,NPR,NBA)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Didn’t Cleveland (the Detroit wannabee) pay big bribes to get the racist turd back from Florida or wherever a few years ago?


43 posted on 07/01/2018 6:37:01 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Start using cash and checks or the elite class and bankers will make "cashless" the norm.)
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To: al baby

:)


44 posted on 07/01/2018 6:41:14 PM PDT by EveningStar (I am a Non-Cultist Trump Supporter.)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

He must be over 35 years old and closing in on 40.

Is he really such a great player at that age?


45 posted on 07/01/2018 6:42:53 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: erlayman

The Hollywood cameras are all the motivation he needs to go there. Now he can be Actor/ Player.


46 posted on 07/01/2018 6:44:37 PM PDT by eaglestar
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To: BlueStateRightist

Exactly. LA and CA taxes are high.

He probably despises high taxes but votes and supports politicians and activists who support higher taxes.

I could see James winning one championship with the Lakers.

Lakers-Warriors WCF?


47 posted on 07/01/2018 6:51:35 PM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff (I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee-Old Yankee Stadium (1923-2008))
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To: BlueStateRightist

Exactly. LA and CA taxes are high.

He probably despises high taxes but votes and supports politicians and activists who support higher taxes.

I could see James winning one championship with the Lakers.

Lakers-Warriors WCF?


48 posted on 07/01/2018 6:51:35 PM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff (I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee-Old Yankee Stadium (1923-2008))
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Absolutely obscene! Sure would be nice if people that MATTERED to Society could make that kind of cash - Cops, Soldiers, EMTs, et al.

I have lost ALL taste for pro sports of any stripe. Screw. Them.


49 posted on 07/01/2018 6:52:56 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: OldSmaj

Oh, for crying out loud....


50 posted on 07/01/2018 6:57:38 PM PDT by Fido969 (In!)
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To: shanover

The Lakers could beat the Warriors in the Western Conference Finals next May....Magic has the money to spend, Magic will get what he wants to see a championship back in S. California.


51 posted on 07/01/2018 7:00:40 PM PDT by GuavaCheesePuff (I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee-Old Yankee Stadium (1923-2008))
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To: shanover

Surpassing the Warriors would be a big hill to climb but the Lakers only have seven players under contract. Their roster moves aren’t done and may take a couple of years to finalize.


52 posted on 07/01/2018 7:04:01 PM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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If the Lakers trade for Kawhi Leonard they can possibly beat The Warriors
53 posted on 07/01/2018 7:05:20 PM PDT by KavMan
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Wonder how LeBron will feel about playing in Mexico.


54 posted on 07/01/2018 7:06:56 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Won’t happen. The West is a much tougher conference. Lakers won’t even become better then Houston or OKC just by adding LeBron. At best they’ll be the #4 or #5 seed and gone by the second round. Maybe Magic can add a few more pieces - I don’t think it will help.


55 posted on 07/01/2018 7:08:38 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: KavMan
If the Lakers trade for Kawhi Leonard they can possibly beat The Warriors

James, Leonard, and Ball? There isn't enough space on the team bus for that many egos.

The Warriors may be politically insufferable but they do know how to play team basketball. I don't see anybody knocking them off until they age a bit more.

56 posted on 07/01/2018 7:13:43 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: GuavaCheesePuff; laweeks
How about Colavito? Or if you want a name that can’t be denied then Jim Brown.
57 posted on 07/01/2018 7:14:01 PM PDT by coaster123
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To: Fairhairedboy

The Lakers have no chance of winning a title unless they are another star.


58 posted on 07/01/2018 7:20:55 PM PDT by Kazan
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To: GuavaCheesePuff

Does anyone really care about Lebron’s future career. . .Is anyone going to in the first place.


59 posted on 07/01/2018 7:25:37 PM PDT by Maudeen (http://ThereIsHopeinJesus.com/)
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To: max americana

Exactly. This is about positioning himself post-basketball.


60 posted on 07/01/2018 7:34:21 PM PDT by ameribbean expat
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