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LeBron James’s impact on the court is well-documented, but it pales in comparison to the impact he has off the court. Following the opening of LeBron’s I Promise School, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama took to Twitter to praise James’ charitable efforts. James thanked First Lady Michelle for her kind words and […]

LeBron James’ reaction to the unveiling of the new Los Angeles Laker jerseys was clear and simple. He loves them. King James took to Twitter to praise the newly-released jerseys. The Lakers posted a picture of three classic-looking jerseys to their Twitter account. A white, yellow, and purple jersey—all with James’ No. 23—were on display for […]

LeBron James is receiving widespread praise for opening the I Promise School in his hometown, and for good reason. The love is coming from teammates, opponents, coaches, fans, and now, even a former president and first lady. Michelle Obama took to Twitter to recognize LeBron’s charitable efforts on behalf of herself and her husband, President […]

The internet never forgets. Lately, there has been a massive digging of old tweets undertaken by some people with too much time on their hands. The recent targets have been baseball players, who, during their younger years, had posted tweets with racial and homophobic tones that have now resurfaced and cast the likes of Milwaukee […]

The Eastern Conference has a chance to smile once again after LeBron James’ stronghold has come to an end after he bolted for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer. John Wall and the Washington Wizards are among some who hope to take over the East’s crown, now with a clear path to the NBA Finals. […]

LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers was not really a surprise this offseason. One of the most shocking things to come out of the signing was the lack of star power they signed around him. They brought in Lance Stephenson, Michael Beasley, and JaVale McGee but they don’t necessarily move the needle to get […]

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers won the LeBron James sweepstakes, the prevailing narrative remains to tell that the Lakers are not good enough to challenge for supremacy in the Western Conference. For James’ buddy, Dwyane Wade, however, dismissing a LeBron James-led team is a big mistake. Speaking to reporters during a conference call, Wade […]

Though LeBron James now has a hand in assembling a championship team with the Los Angeles Lakers, he still remains respectful of what the top executives have built over the past few years. Speaking with Rachel Nichols of ESPN, James was asked about his thoughts on Kawhi Leonard possibly joining the purple and gold at […]

The shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin turned Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James from being one of the biggest basketball talents in the world to becoming an advocate of peace and equality. Speaking with CNN’s Jon Lemon, James recalled the time he heard about Martin’s shooting. Being that he has kids of his own, the devastating […]

At 33 years old, most players are way past their prime or about to exit that stage in their athletic career. But Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James — tagged as the greatest player of his generation — is not like any other player. At 33, James doesn’t believe he is already counting down his […]

LeBron James and Isaiah Thomas did not spend a long time together with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, the only time in their NBA careers in which they were on the same team, but the bond between the two was very much evident in the way the now-Denver Nuggets point guard congratulated the Los Angeles […]

LeBron James’ dislike of US President Donald Trump is as publicly known as the fact that J.R. Smith forgot to call a timeout near the end of regulation of last NBA Finals’ opening game. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has always loathed Trump, whose ideals constantly cause social abrasions. On Monday, during an interview with CNN’s […]

The shorts that LeBron James wore on his first public appearance as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, now belong to Jeanie Buss — the franchise’s owner. Buss posted the photo of the shorts on Twitter, placing it beside one the Lakers’ championship trophy: Thank you @justdon !!!! 😍 💜.. I love these shorts. […]

A hundred thousand dollars are no chump change, but let Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James demonstrate how easy it is to dispense such an amount for a wealthy pro athlete just like him. Unlike other celebrities, though, James recently spent $100,000 not to buy a new luxury car nor to purchase a bunch of […]

“LeBron James has not made his quest to add to his three NBA titles by heading to the tougher dog-eat-dog world of the Western Conference. Signing with the Los Angeles Lakers may be a glittery move, but it is not going to give the four-time NBA MVP an easier path to the Western Conference Finals, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the summer thinking of emerging out of it with a trio of new superstars under their payroll. The team’s grand dream was to acquire LeBron James, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard through an unprecedented haul of superstars over such a short period of time. However, the Lakers hit only 1-for-3, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are poised to be one of the most entertaining teams in the NBA. Whether or not they can be successful remains to be seen. Of course, any team with LeBron James has a great chance to be successful but some critics are still skeptical. The Lakers have a […]

LeBron is often blamed for the advent of the superteam in the NBA. His decision to link up with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami is seen by many as the catalyst that led to Kevin Durant joining the Warriors. Whether or not this is true is up for debate. James feels that his […]

Fans and fellow NBA personalities are often left marveling Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James for his otherworldly exploits on the basketball court. It’s a different story this summer, though, as James continues to keep people captivated through his ways of using his elevated platform to raise social awareness and, of course, by his charitable […]

LeBron James is joining one of the most historic franchises in all of professional sports. He feels the Los Angeles Lakers are the best fit for him and his family. But that doesn’t mean he didn’t consider other options. In fact, James discussed his decision and points out that he considered Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Houston […]

The Golden State Warriors gave LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers a stern lecture on how to win an NBA title by mercilessly sweeping the Cavs in four games during this year’s edition of the NBA Finals. When it comes to real-world schooling, though, it’s the Warriors who stand in awe at the charitable achievement […]

LeBron James is making a profound impact on his community. For how great of a basketball player he is, he might be an even better person. On Monday, James opened the I Promise School for underprivileged kids in Akron. The school is opening on Monday to provide a school for at-risk youths to catch up […]

Words from buddies and former teammates pertaining to skills on the NBA hardwood is one thing. True words about off-the-court brilliance is another matter entirely. Former teammate Dwyane Wade glowed about his friend LeBron James on Monday, propping him up concerning his new I Promise School that opened up in Akron, Ohio. This is using your […]

The charismatic Shaquille O’Neal wasn’t short of bold predictions when asked about a potential return to the league to play alongside his former running mate LeBron James, this time wearing a purple-and-gold uniform. “Nah, I’m done, man,” a hulking O’Neal told TMZ Sports as he was leaving the Budweiser LIVE five-on-five charity basketball tournament in Downtown […]

LeBron James may be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers now, but he still has ties to Northeast Ohio, and they run deep. On Monday morning, the doors of a brand new public school were opened in the Akron area. This is no ordinary school, though. This institution — designed for third and fourth […]

Despite Kobe Bryant being having last played basketball in a Lakers uniform over two years ago, at least one fan thinks it is possible that Kobe still has some game left in him. Aspiring 19-year old rapper Trippie Redd had an eyebrow-raising prediction when questioned on the future of the Laker organization. Per TMZ, the teenager […]

LeBron James’ move to Los Angeles has been mired as a questionable choice. Wearing the purple-and-gold, a jersey that was worn by one of the Lakers’ best not too long ago, as Kobe Bryant donned the iconic No. 24 and said goodbye to Staples Center with a 60-point requiem in front of a sold-out crowd, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and his son, Bronny, both had dunks of their own this weekend in uncannily similar fashion, shown here side-by-side. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl1gjraAvLe/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=18oi249s2rq5q The younger James, while not boasting the gigantic frame of his superstar father, has certainly developed some ridiculous ups from an early age — still managing to throw one […]

The most iconic representation of the Cleveland Cavaliers, was the massive 10-story tall billboard hung outside Sherwin-Williams’ building for the world to see. This billboard depicted the then-heart and soul of the Cavs franchise, LeBron James, performing his customary pregame chalk toss. Now that James is officially a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, the […]

Bronny James, son of the Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James, just threw down his first dunk. And he’s only 13-years-old. Below is the clip, as posted by Bleacher Report: Bronny Jr. just threw down his first-ever dunk 👀 (Via @SLAM_HS) pic.twitter.com/t36FjqwVNm — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 29, 2018 King James has tweeted out the big […]

Bronny James and his team are all over the summer circuit. His father, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, is taking in most of his games and he’s been the center of attention almost every time he’s in the gym. LeBron caught the attention of one of Bronny’s opponents in a recent game. Bronny’s team […]

LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers was an effort for him to snag another championship. This is what fans and critics assumed. Now, the world hears from James himself on why he decided to don the purple and gold. For the first time, James speaks about his latest and probably last free agency […]

Channing Frye doesn’t hold the answer to everything. He’s not going to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to another championship. But his lone title with the Cavs alongside LeBron James, who’s now with the Los Angeles Lakers, has brought him valuable insight on what it takes to win it all. On his Road Trippin’ podcast, Frye […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, joining the famed purple and gold franchise is actually a dream come true. How do we know this? He literally said so. “This is kind of like a dream come true for me,” LeBron James said in the video posted below. “You look at the Lakers, being […]

Three NBA Championships, four NBA MVP awards, 14-time NBA All-Star and one of the five greatest players to ever play the game—yet the greatest day of LeBron James’s life has nothing to do with basketball. The excitement LBJ is currently showcasing regarding the opening of his I Promise School in Akron, Ohio on Monday is […]

Los Angeles Lakers supporters were absolutely pumped when news of the signing of LeBron James first came out. The experience was no different for Lakers guard Josh Hart when he learned about the acquisition, as the incoming sophomore admitted that a bit of profanity was involved. Hart first heard the news from his brother via […]

At 33-years-old, LeBron James could have taken the easy route. Perhaps signing with the Houston Rockets — with MVP winner James Harden and perennial All-Star Chris Paul in the mix — would have been the better option for James if all he was concerned about was adding more championships to his legacy. However, that is […]

Despite the news of the signing of LeBron James being a month old, the critics of the Los Angeles Lakers and their successful coup still remain as strong as ever. This time around, its the alleged effortlessness of the deal that is being put on the spotlight, with claims stating that all L.A. had to […]

LeBron James was a phenom even back during his high school days. So much so, in fact, Boston Celtics legends Danny Ainge and Paul Pierce can still vividly remember the first time seeing him play. In a piece by Chad Finn of the Boston Globe, several members of the Celtics recalled seeing LeBron James for the first […]