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Feb 12, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after being hit on the arm against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
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Feb 12, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts after being hit on the arm against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
The 2022-23 NBA season is just less than three weeks away and training camps have started in full force. NBA stars are honing their skills for the upcoming season as the team practices are in motion. Writer/producer Dave McMenamin recently posted a video of the Los Angeles Lakers players including LeBron James, from their practice session. Additionally, the NBA Media Day was held on Sept. 23, 25, and 26, wherein the Lakers held their media day activities on Sept. 26.
During the Lakers media day, NBA superstar LeBron James made a revelation to fans and anyone who was skeptical of his commitment to his team. When LeBron joined the Lakers in 2018, Lakers fans were unsure of him and found it hard to place trust in him. But he has undoubtedly proved to them all that he was here for the long run. Earlier on Aug 18, 2022, it was announced that James had signed a two-year extension contract with the franchise.
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BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension – including a player option for the 2024-2025 season, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN. James had been entering final year of deal worth $44.5M.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 17, 2022
While the terms and conditions of the contract remain hidden, the deal is reportedly worth $97.1 million. Furthermore, King James made it clear that he believed in the franchise.
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“I came here because I believe in the franchise and I’m still here. It’s literally that simple. I’m committed to the franchise for as long as my career, my contract years. I look forward to getting going tomorrow and starting another season for the Lakers franchise,” he said.
LeBron James kick-starts his practice with Lakers teammates
After a disappointing season, the Los Angeles Lakers players have a lot of expectations to live up to this season. The GM of the team Rob Pelinka reportedly said that the front office will give their best to help LeBron James get to the top and help the team reach their ultimate goal – the championship trophy. While the front office do their best to live up to their end of the bargain, LeBron James is making sure to give his best too.
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Sep 26, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) reacts with forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) during Lakers Media Day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
However, that doesn’t mean that King James’ every shot will be a successful one. In a video, LeBron James with fellow NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis were seen practicing back-to-back three-pointer shots. The 59-second video showed Russ and AD successfully making their shots three times, whereas, the King missed his last shot.
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Post practice shooting with Russ, AD and LeBron after the first day of training camp pic.twitter.com/kScs6Bosk8
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) September 27, 2022
While it was just a practice shot, Lakers fans might just be hoping that the NBA star doesn’t miss his shots during the game.
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