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Last week numerous reports were released stating that LeBron James had agreed to join the Lakers to a 4-year $154 million contract. As of today LeBron James has signed his contract and is officially the newest Los Angeles Laker.
He met with the Lakers GM, Rob Pelinka, to ink the $154 million deal. “When LeBron James – a perennial NBA MVP and champion who is playing at the most astonishing levels of his career – chooses to join the Lakers, it serves as the ultimate validation for what we are building here.” Pelinka said.
Take a look at the contract signing below.
Officially signed with the @Lakers @KingJames pic.twitter.com/A5jHZxXEP4
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