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James, LeBron — Los Angeles Lakers

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THE LATEST:After persuading the Lakers to acquire All-Star forward Anthony Davis last June, James has flourished. Following a disappointing first season in Los Angeles, James bounced back in 2019-2020, pushing the Lakers to the top spot in the NBA&s Western Conference and making a strong bid to win his fifth MVP award before play was suspended in March. James continues to produce TV, film and video content with his company, Uninterrupted, and his production company, Springhill Entertainment. James will have a starring role in the movie "Space Jam 2," which is due in 2021.

BACKGROUND: The Akron, Ohio, native is a three-time NBA champion and 16-time All Star. James, who now calls Brentwood home, came to the Lakers in 2018 as a free agent, signing a four-year, $154 million deal. The 35-year-old superstar has now spent nearly half his life as an NBA player. James was drafted No. 1 overall as an 18-year-old out of high school in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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