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LeBron James Snubs Kareem Abdul-Jabbar On All-Time Lakers Starting 5 List

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Throughout the decades, numerous amazing players have suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers. In terms of history, they probably have the greatest set of players in the history of the NBA, and if you are a fan of the team, you have lived through some amazing eras of Lakers basketball.

When you throw LeBron into the mix, it is almost impossible to make a Lakers all-time starting five without offending some people. There are too many good players to choose from, and if you leave someone off of the list, you know that there are some Lakers fans who will come after you.

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According to reporter Peter Dewey, LeBron found this out the hard way as he recently gave his pick for the Lakers’ starting five. As you will see, he left Kareem off of this list, although it seemingly has nothing to do with Abdul-Jabbar’s recent criticisms of LeBron.

“All-time starting five for the Lakers?” James said. “I’m going Magic [Johnson] at 1, Jerry West at the 2, Kobe [Bryant] at the 3, myself at the 4 and Shaq (Shaquille O’Neal) at the 5. I mean Shaq is so dominant, man. I mean, I love Kareem too. I can’t even front on that, but Shaq’s so dominant, we need a big cuz I’m playing the 4, so we need a big. A.D. already put himself in the Top 5? Well put A.D. in, take me out.”

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It is hard to bet against LeBron’s starting five, but the exclusion of Kareem might draw some angry cries from the purple and gold fanbase.

Let us know your all-time Lakers starting five, in the comments below.

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LeBron James’ Favorite Player Growing Up May Surprise You

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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are back at training camp where they are looking to improve upon their disastrous campaign from last season. As we have already reported, all of the Lakers’ players seem to be in good spirits, and they even engaged in a three-point contest which is certainly going to improve everyone’s percentages over the long haul.

It has also been a good time for LeBron and his teammates to talk to the media. They have a lot to discuss right now, and fans of the team want to know what the team’s headspace is right now, especially when you consider all of the dramatic trade rumors from the recent offseason.

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Luckily for LeBron, he got to experience some lighthearted media sessions. For example, in the clip below, you can see James doing a rapid-fire interview with some fluffy questions. In fact, one of those questions was “who was your favorite player growing up.”

Many fans would expect LeBron to say the name of a basketball player here. Michael Jordan would certainly come to mind for a lot of fans but in the end, LeBron went in a completely different direction. Instead, he said baseball superstar Ken Griffey Jr., who was a dominant force in his era.

You can’t blame LeBron for going off the board, especially since MJ is played out at as an answer. You have to give LeBron props for being different.

Nike LeBron 20 “Laser Blue” Drops Soon: Photos

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LeBron James’ 20th NBA season is promising to be a good one, and his 20th signature shoe is one to match. He has gone back to low-cut sneakers and fans could not be any happier about this. The Nike LeBron 20 is a shoe that is shaping up to be one of the best to ever grace his line, and if you have seen any of the recent teasers for new colorways, you would know that the brand is going all out.

The latest offering to be shown off is this “Laser Blue” model, below. As you can see, this gorgeous colorway starts out with a mostly blue upper that is extremely pronounced. From there, we have pink on the laces and tongue, which creates a beautiful contrast. The colorway is then rounded out by gold on the Nike swoosh and some teal on the front end of the midsole.

If you are looking to get your hands on these, you will be able to cop these soon, although an official release date has yet to be revealed. In the meantime, keep it locked to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world. As always, let us know what you think, in the comments down below.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Dennis Schroder Says LeBron James is ‘Glad’ He’s Back with the Lakers

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Fresh off an impressive run in the Eurobasket tournament, Dennis Schroder rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $2.64 million contract. According to Schroder, the reunion was in discussion for three months and the final result came with a message from LeBron James.

“I’ve been talking to the Lakers for the last three months. I knew I was going back, but I wanted to take my time,” Schroder explained.

Upon returning, Schroder revealed he got a welcoming message from King James.

“LeBron said he was glad he got me back,” Schroder said. “It’s unfinished business. That year when I was there, there were no fans. There was COVID; everybody was hurt. This year hopefully, everything stays good, everybody stays healthy, and then we’ll try to go for something.”

Schroder now joins a back court that has Russell Westbrook, Patrick Beverly, Lonnie Walker IV, Austin Reaves and Kendrick Nunn.

Do you think the Lakers can turn around their poor play last year?

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Nike Reveals the LeBron XX Sneaker Celebrating 20 Years of King James

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Nike Reveals the LeBron XX Sneaker Celebrating 20 Years of King James

LeBron James is getting ready for Year 20 of his historic NBA Season. Lacing up for the fifth season with the Los Angeles Lakers, King James will debut the LeBron XX, a sneaker built for the next generation.

The LeBron XX is the lightest version of his iconic sneaker ever, featuring a low-top silhouette with a sleek, opulent aesthetic. The new sneakers also celebrate both LeBron’s 20th year at Nike and in the league.

The LeBron XX was created to fulfill the needs of the upcoming generation of players while also honoring James’ legendary legacy.

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The forefoot and heel Zoom Air units, as well as the carbon fiber midfoot shank, are the shoe’s primary features. The forefoot has a top-loaded Air Zoom Turbo unit for underfoot cushioning, and the heel has a bigger Zoom Air unit that is 13 mm thick to help with impact protection. The lateral guardrail is synthetically wrapped to help keep the foot over the footbed secure. An all-around outsole design secures the ground. Make no mistake: The performance build of the LeBron XX has its sights set on the next 20 years, despite the legacy touches found throughout the shoe that pay homage to the past.

“We saw the XX as a chance to celebrate the next 20 years for LeBron,” says Jason Petrie, Senior Footwear Designer for Men’s Basketball and lead designer of the LeBron line since the Zoom LeBron VII. “The stitched tag inside the tongue says, ‘Designed and Engineered to the Exact Specifications of the Next Generation.’ We took that line seriously as we designed the shoe. We had players like LeBron’s sons Bronny and Bryce in mind. We wanted to get in their heads and learn about what young players were looking for.”

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The Time Machine colorway of the LeBron XX releases in adult and kids sizing on September 29. Other colorways will be released throughout holiday 2022.

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LeBron Channels His Inner MJ And Kobe By Going Bald, The Internet Reacts

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Earlier today, LeBron James shared a photo of his new haircut. The 37 year old basketball veteran seems to be taking inspiration from other basketball greats such as Michael Jordan and Kobe by going completely bald.

LeBron posted a picture of himself on his Instagram story, still in the barber chair with his cape on sporting the fully bald look. He added laughing emoji’s and the bald grandpa emoji.

LeBron’s hairline has a been a point of conversation on the internet for years. Every year, people would poke fun about how his hairline would recede and how he wore a headband to make his hair loss less obvious. The internet would even point out if LeBron seemed to get hair loss surgery if he came into a new season with a crisp hairline. Even some people on the internet thought that the GOAT was using a filter.

Shortly after the picture made its rounds on the internet, people seemed to congratulate LeBron for finally letting his hair go. “It’s about time my brother” one Twitter user wrote.

LeBron has not said anything about his recent transformation, but he surely will address it when a reporter asks him about it following the season opener.

You can check out some of the reactions below.

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Drake and LeBron James Sued $10M Over Rights For Hockey Documentary

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LeBron James and Drake are being sued for allegedly stealing the rights to a movie about a segregated hockey league.  Billy Hunter, the former head of the NBA players union, claims he holds the exclusive rights to produce any movie about Canada’s old Colored Hockey League, an all black hockey league founded in 1895.  

The lawsuit states Lebron and Drake used their production companies to go behind Hunter’s back and sign a deal with the authors of a book their Black Ice documentary is based on. 

The authors, George and Darril Fosty, are also listed as defendants, citing breach of contract for allegedly violating the agreement. However, the authors say no one violated any agreements because a documentary is different from a movie. 

READ MORE: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Executive Produce ‘The Redeem Team’ Documentary, Set for Oct. 7

The lawsuit says Hunter paid the authors a total of $265,000 for the movie rights to the story. Hunter is asking for a cut of Lebron and Drake’s profits off their documentary and an additional $10M in damages. 

James and Drake’s documentary, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, is being showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 10.

 Representatives for LeBron James and Drake haven’t made any comments on the allegations.

Continue the conversation on social media.

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LeBron James And Drake Sued $10M Over Rights For Hockey Documentary

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LeBron James and Drake are being sued for allegedly stealing the rights to a movie about a segregated hockey league.  Billy Hunter, the former head of the NBA players union, claims he holds the exclusive rights to produce any movie about Canada’s old Colored Hockey League, an all black hockey league founded in 1895.  

The lawsuit states Lebron and Drake used their production companies to go behind Hunter’s back and sign a deal with the authors of a book their Black Ice documentary is based on. 

The authors, George and Darril Fosty, are also listed as defendants, citing breach of contract for allegedly violating the agreement. However, the authors say no one violated any agreements because a documentary is different from a movie. 

READ MORE: LeBron James and Dwyane Wade Executive Produce ‘The Redeem Team’ Documentary, Set for Oct. 7

The lawsuit says Hunter paid the authors a total of $265,000 for the movie rights to the story. Hunter is asking for a cut of Lebron and Drake’s profits off their documentary and an additional $10M in damages. 

James and Drake’s documentary, directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Hubert Davis, is being showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 10.

 Representatives for LeBron James and Drake haven’t made any comments on the allegations.

Continue the conversation on social media.

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SOURCE SPORTS: New Cavs Star Donovan Mitchell Was in Attendance at LeBron James ‘The Decision’ Special

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Donovan Mitchell Inks $195M Extension with Utah Jazz

Donovan Mitchell is the newest star of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the hometown franchise and former (and possible future?) place of employment of league superstar LeBron James.

Before he suits up in the wine and gold, the Akron Beacon Journal pointed out an interesting fact about the new Mitchell-Cavs pairing: Mitchell was on hand at King James’ The Decision ESPN special.

Way back when LeBron James first entered free agency, Mitchell was a 13-year-old excited to see where his favorite player would decide to play. Mitchell was hoping he would head to Miami to get his first ring, and Mitchell got his wish.

“I forced my mom to let me go,” Mitchell told Yahoo Sports in 2018. “I wanted him to go to Miami. I wanted him to get his first ring.”

Mitchell recalls fans wanting LeBron to go to the Knicks. An idea they now have in common because the Knicks didn’t land Mitchell either. Instead, they locked into RJ Barrett.

You can see a younger Mitchell recall the moment below.

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