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LeBron James and Neymar are two of the most recognizable faces on the planet. James and Neymar are two of the best in their respective sports. Neymar recently transferred from Barcelona to Paris St.-Germain F.C. and LeBron left Cleveland for the bright lights of Los Angeles. Both athletes are on the brightest of stages. The […]

The idea of Lance Stephenson being on the same team with LeBron James used to be barbershop talk until this year’s summer came along when the Los Angeles Lakers made it a reality. After all, that’s what Hollywood does best – take a script and turn it into something that would entertain the masses. And […]

The early verdict, at least in the virtual world, on the Los Angeles Lakers’ retooled roster is now out after NBA 2K19 release its rating for the team’s projected starting unit. As posted by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, below is the NBA 2K19 ratings for the Lakers’ starting five: NBA 2K19 (@NBA2K) ratings for the […]

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors firmly believes that LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the best player on the planet. And he offered a lot of words to back up his claims. Speaking on The Shop — James’ new show on HBO, Green was asked if James can outright declare that […]

LeBron James appears to be enjoying himself this summer. The newest Los Angeles Lakers star doesn’t look stressed at all in a video that Ernie Ramos posted to Instagram. James is working out, but in between sets he’s showing off his dance moves. https://www.instagram.com/p/BnDrIW4ArAO/ James’ energy should fit well with the Lakers this season. He […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been much more active on his stances in social issues during the latter part of his career. His four-year rival Draymond Green noted this very change in attitude, one that propelled him to great heights as more than just an athlete. James noted his inspiration to start speaking […]

On Tuesday night, Los Angles Lakers forward LeBron James’ show, The Shop, made its debut on HBO, with New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., as among the pilot’s guests. One of the subjects discussed in the episode was the increased challenges for black athletes compared to their white counterparts to act without […]

LeBron James’ former Cavs teammate J.R. Smith made his rounds on social media, commenting a friendly “Hey mama” in the Lakers forward’s mother-appreciation Instagram post. It wouldn’t take too long until some other commenters took that as more than just friendly, instantly bringing up memories of another of James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates — Delonte […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green took part on LeBron James’ new HBO show The Shop and shed some light on how his four-time NBA Finals foe really “found himself” throughout his last stint with the Cleveland Cavs. James had played a rather close-to-the-vest approach since the backlash that came with his decision to play with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most storied franchises around the league, having won 16 NBA Championships in their franchise’s history. They’re home to a long line of basketball legends like Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Shaquille O’Neal, and countless more. It is hard not to be captivated by their […]

The hype about LeBron James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers is still alive, and Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving had some few things to say and it’s all worth noting. Speaking to Mike Gill, Pete Thompson, and Michael Kaskey-Blomain of The Sports Bash on 97.3 ESPN Radio in Philly, Dr. J. himself praised James’ move […]

LeBron James is the type of transcendent player who can elevate the play of his teammates. Los Angeles Lakers fans should be thrilled with the prospect of James elevating the play of the young corps in Las Angeles. Brian Windhorst specifically talked about how Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram can thrive alongside LeBron: “We started off […]

LeBron James’ path to his ninth straight NBA Finals became much more difficult when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Much will be different for King James in the Western Conference, including what position he finds himself playing next season. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst spoke about the adjustments LeBron will need to […]

Manu Ginobili became the last piece of the holy trinity of the San Antonio Spurs to leave The Alamo City after Tim Duncan retired and backcourt partner in crime Tony Parker signed with the Charlotte Hornets earlier this summer. Yet, this is hardly the first time the Spurs were deemed too old to continue, as […]

It seems like attaching Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ name to anything can make it skyrocket in value. The new Lakers superstar is easily one of the most well-known athletes in the world, so it would make sense that affiliating his name with something would boost its popularity, and therefore its value. Earlier this […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has proven to be a catalyst in this league, and his impact hasn’t been proven any more evidently than the first time he left his Cleveland Cavaliers after his infamous decision to join the Miami Heat in 2010. The Cavs plummeted from an East-leading 61-21 record in 2009-10 to […]

The stock of new Los Angeles Lakers recruit LeBron James remains at the upper echelon of the league. It only follows then that his merchandise would retail at a slightly higher price range as compared to other items on the market. Then again, it still comes as an absolute shock that a certain pair of […]

Lonzo Ball has been rather mum since sustaining a knee injury and undergoing surgery during this offseason, but even the setback won’t keep him from the hype this new season will bring to La La Land. The Los Angeles Lakers added their biggest cog in LeBron James, an addition Ball feels will kick this team […]

San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from the NBA earlier today and has since received an outpour of respect from his colleagues and everyone involved in the association. Among the individuals to show his gratitude is Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who took to Twitter to thank the Argentinian guard. basketball […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler is at the center of another rumored drama, one speculating his openness to the idea of potentially playing alongside LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Since James’ arrival, the idea is actually not too far-fetched after making the Lakers an attractive destination once again. Regardless, Butler has single-handedly put […]

New York Knicks center Enes Kanter endeared himself even more to the fan base by facing LeBron James last season, taking part in a short-lived beef with the self-professed King of New York. The Turkish international explained to ESPN’s Royce Young what got this beef started, one that got started even before the day he […]

With LeBron James on the brink of starting his legacy as part of the Los Angeles Lakers, most could not help but compare him to one of the greatest to ever put on the purple and gold — Kobe Bryant. A Redditor that goes by the username u/quentin-coldwater has presented a very interesting statistical comparison between […]

Yao Ming looked back on the time when LeBron James was just a young rookie, posting a photo featuring himself and James. Enclosed is a caption basically acknowledging that James schooled him with a brand new move. Check out the photo below as posted by Yao in his Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm8oP3sgdmf/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1pcg5utado40c Yao was a sophomore during […]

There’s a new great wall in China, and it’s one that’s not tangible nor is made to stave off Mongolian invaders. Instead, it’s an abstract divide that cuts right through the middle of the country’s basketball-loving population, with one side being filled by LeBron James supporters and the other occupied by diehards of Los Angeles […]

There’s arguably no better player in the NBA than LeBron James when it comes to elevating the level of play of his teammates. And since James is now with the Los Angeles Lakers, that distinct talent of his is expected to manifest right away on the court. Among the players whom Lakers scouting director Jesse Buss […]

NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard made the most of their offseason by working out together last week. It turns out that the superstar trio actually had been planning the rendezvous for a while, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “James, Durant and Leonard worked out together for the first time […]

LeBron James is no stranger to the haters. Now that he’s a Laker, the hate towards James is sure to grow even louder. In one of the funnier ways to hate on James, Amazon recently listed toilet paper with James’ likeness on each square. You can put two and two together to figure out what this […]

Despite being widely regarded as one of the best to ever play the sport, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James does not have a shortage of critics. Instead of looking at his countless achievements, detractors often focus on James’ failures and highlight them as best they can. However, LeBron himself has admitted that his failures […]

While a good amount of people consider Carmelo Anthony to be a shadow of his former self, Houston Rockets star point guard Chris Paul’s belief in his new teammate remains resolute. In fact, Paul has recently lauded his team’s acquisition of Anthony, claiming the newest Rocket will be an important piece in their quest for […]

Basketball fans, particularly of the NBA, are some of the craziest in world. Not only is their support unwavering and passion unmatched, many are even willing to go to great lengths just to remain loyal to their favorite player. Don’t believe me? Go to any sports social media page and scour through the comments section […]

LeBron James is one of the greatest players in the history of the game. But if he wants to win over Lakers fans he’s going to need to prove it in Los Angeles. According to TMZ, former Laker Devean George believes a statue for James won’t even be a consideration until he brings at least […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has no intentions of riding the LeBron James hate train. In fact, the retired future Hall of Famer appears to be encouraging the Lakers faithful to get behind the new face of the franchise. In a recent interview on The Rich Einsen Show, Bryant has acknowledged the controversy that […]

There are some who believe that Philadephia 76ers stud Ben Simmons is destined to be the LeBron James of his generation. A recent statistic unearthed by redditor u/pm_me_ccups might actually prove that the Sixers superstar is already ahead of James at this point in his career. The particular stat that is being looked at is shooting […]

Forward Brandon Ingram is part of the Los Angeles Lakers prized young core alongside Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, and Josh Hart. From his rookie season of 9.4 points per game to 16.1 points per game during his sophomore year, the former second overall pick is bound for a breakout performance this upcoming season. Lately, Ingram […]

After LeBron James signed with the Los Angeles Lakers this past off-season, many fans of the storied franchise had mixed emotions. A lot were excited that James immediately put the team in playoff contention; but a number also felt threatened and that cheering for him would mean being disloyal to Kobe Bryant, arguably the greatest […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has finally spoken out on the controversy surrounding LeBron James’ arrival in L.A. With LeBron recently entering Kobe’s territory, supporters could not help but compare these two superstars in the hope of determining who the better player his. However, Bryant himself believes that there is no point in doing […]

A tattoo company has taken their issues to the court over NBA 2K’s alleged copyright infringement by featuring NBA players, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, and their body inks on the game without the permission of Solid Oak Sketches, the plaintiff in this case. According to Eriq Gardner of the Hollywood Reporter, the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is back at it again. Embiid, who used to woo LeBron James into teaming up with him and Ben Simmons in Sixers uniform, recently posted an Instagram image that shows him trying to seal at the post against the four-time MVP during this year’s All-Star Game. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm4gm7LFLze/ It’s uncertain […]

The NBA is a weird place. It’s where products of barbershop talk, as ridiculous as they may sound, can turn into a reality several months or a couple of years later. Back in 2016, bringing up the idea of Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors was extremely laughable; and then he did. However, even […]