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#LABron Is Happening! Here's How LA Is Welcoming LeBron James To The Lakers
LeBron James is leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers to join the Los Angeles Lakers. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The question of where LeBron James would play next has been the hottest topic in the NBA.
Today we got the answer: He's coming to Los Angeles in a four-year $154 million deal. [ESPN notes that the deal, the longest James has signed since he agreed to play in Miami for six years in 2010. Oh, and that fourth year? It'll be his call.]
So are people happy? Let's take a look, shall we?
But first: What did Kobe say?
Welcome to the family @KingJames #lakers4life #striveforgreatness @JeanieBuss @MagicJohnson and RP well done!!! 🙌🏾
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 2, 2018
And how about Kareem?
I am sure the Lakernation is rejoicing The acquisition of LeBron James means that the Lakers are just a smidgen away from being real contenders. Congrats to @MagicJohnson & @LALakersLive et al. Cross your fingers for news from San Antonio.
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) July 2, 2018
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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti was quick with a welcome (and some boosterism).
The world's best player comes to the greatest city in the world.
— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) July 2, 2018
Welcome to the @Lakers, @KingJames! https://t.co/beIJcRzqIk
And some current Lakers, were, well, pretty enthused:
LAKESHOWWWW. @KingJames let’s go my brotha💪🏽 let’s rock
— kuz (@kylekuzma) July 2, 2018
— kuz (@kylekuzma) July 2, 2018
Y’all really thought he was gonna pass up the greatest city in the world... #TheKingIsHere 👑
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) July 2, 2018
Hollywood got in on the action too.
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Welcome to LA, @KingJames! You’re gonna love my hometown. And we’re gonna love you back! 👑🌞🏀 pic.twitter.com/I8Ap0uvOdU
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 2, 2018
And yes, there will be memes:
Lakers, a casa de:
— Purple and Gold Brasil (@PurpleAndGoldBR) July 2, 2018
Kobe Bryant
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Shaquille O'Neal
Magic Johnson
Wilt Chamberlain
Jerry West
E agora...
LEBRON JAMES. 👑 pic.twitter.com/a8wBGr6gH4
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