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LeBron James leaves Cleveland Cavaliers to join Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James leaves Cleveland Cavaliers to join Los Angeles Lakers
Posted at 7:13 PM, Jul 01, 2018
and last updated 2018-07-01 22:13:22-04

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - Lebron James, a three-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has agreed to a four-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $154 million, Klutch Sports announced Sunday. 

Klutch Sports represents James, who is also a four-time MVP, three-time finals MVP and 14-time NBA All-Star.

James played his previous 15 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat.

Nicknamed “King James,” the 33-year old has been the NBA All-Star game every year since 2005.

James holds the title for the youngest player in NBA history to reach 30,000 career points.

He will play his first exhibition game with the Lakers will in San Diego on Sunday, September 30, when the Lakers face off with the Denver Nuggets at Valley View Casino Center.