The stars of the NBA visiting the other teams often bring excitement to the culture of the sport. A similar incident took place when LeBron James paid a visit to Magic Johnson’s $4.8 billion team 33 days ago. To add more exhilaration, his $48 million teammate recently did the same.
Two Los Angeles Lakers stars visiting a former Laker’s franchise made fans appreciate the game even more. As the sports world evolves, mutual cooperation takes precedence.
Which teammate of LeBron James visited Magic Johnson’s team?
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Jarred Vanderbilt made an appearance in the LA Dodgers’ home game against the Detroit Tigers last night. The NBA star spent quality time in the Magic minority-owned team’s home stadium. He was seen throwing a pitch and also granting a few fan requests during his visit to the $4.8 billion MLB franchise.
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The 24-year-old thanked the hosts and the atmosphere as the star even shared snippets of the team’s collections. The power forward, though, definitely expected a better outcome as the LA side lost 4-2 in the match. Nevertheless, his time there rejoiced the supporters as he celebrated it publicly.
This happened only more than a month after the Lakers talisman LeBron himself paid a visit to the Dodger Stadium. His time there turned out to be iconic for several reasons as the world experienced a memorable moment. James became part of history that day as his gesture won the hearts of millions.
Of course, Jarred’s time there was not that spectacular, but it was something of its kind. As the youngster follows the legend’s path, an interesting question arises.
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Can Jarred Vanderbilt follow him to a championship win?
This year, he joined the Lakers during their time of crisis and has performed well since then. From guarding some of the best players in the opposition teams to playing a key role in the playoffs, his contributions to the team were commendable. Thus, the franchise respected it with an extension.
He has reportedly signed a $48 million deal to stay in the city of Los Angeles. Still. in his early 20s, the two-way player is likely to receive an 8% yearly raise after 38 stars for the team. The Lakers certainly deem him as a valuable asset as the influence of Vanderbilt continues to grow.
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With James eyeing his fifth ring, he definitely finds worth in Jarred as the team tied him down till 2027. He has the potential to surprise everyone on his day. So, the offer sounded reasonable from one perspective. The ball is now on his court as the time has come for him to step up to the challenge.