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LeBron James agrees to four-year, $154m deal with LA Lakers, LeBron James
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LeBron James agrees to four-year deal with the Lakers
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Aaliyah's death influenced LeBron James' sports career - Los Angeles Times
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LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry Is a Reprieve for the NBA
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LeBron James through the years
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LA-Bron: James agrees to 4-year contract with Lakers
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Lakers: LeBron James' awesome reaction to epic 'Silencer' compilation
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LeBron James plays sloppy, nine-turnover game in return from injury, but Lakers squeak out victory over Spurs
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NBA 2023: LeBron James switching back to No. 23 out of respect for Bill Russell's No. 6, jersey number
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LeBron James: His records, stats, titles and legacy
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The Lifetime Ban (and Heroic Return) of LeBron James' Biggest Fan
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LeBron James will return to No. 23 next season after switching from No. 6 – NBC Los Angeles
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Most iconic NBA numbers: #23 – Michael Jordan and LeBron James, NBA News