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LeBron James Acquisition (2018)

LeBron James brought his championship pedigree to the Lakers in 2018.

LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 as a free agent, bringing his championship pedigree to one of the NBA's most storied franchises.

Quick Facts

Date signed
July 1, 2018
Previous team
Cleveland Cavaliers
Position
Small Forward; Point Forward
Jersey number
23
Immediate impact
Led team to 2020 NBA Championship

Lore & Background

LeBron James signed with the Lakers in July 2018. At the time, he was a three-time NBA champion (2012, 2013, 2016). The Lakers' front office situation at the time of his signing is unclear from the source.

Reader's Guide

His acquisition marked a new era for the franchise.

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