The Los Angeles Lakers paid tribute to LeBron James with a statement from Jeanie Buss after the four-time MVP decided to continue his career away from Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,\u201d Buss said in the team\u2019s statement, thanking James for his eight years with the Lakers.<\/p>\n
The Lakers owner specifically mentioned the 2020 NBA championship, won under extraordinary circumstances, as well as the countless records James broke in purple and gold.<\/p>\n
According to AP, LeBron James will not return to the Lakers and plans to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere. His departure ends a run that began in 2018 and peaked with the title in the Orlando bubble.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family,\u201d Buss added in the franchise\u2019s farewell message.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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