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After a weekend of rumors about where LeBron James would play basketball next, Klutch Sports Group announced that James would be moving to the Los Angeles Lakers. James' reportedly signed a four-year, $154 million dollar contract with the team. It is being reported that Kawhi Leonard wants to join James on the Lakers, though that has not been officially confirmed. This is the third time LeBron James has changed team after a top three MVP finish in the league, according to ESPN.
Lonzo Ball seemed pleased with the news, tweeting "Y’all really thought he was gonna pass up the greatest city in the world... #TheKingIsHere." No matter where Lebron plays, let's hope Rihanna continues to publicly support him on Instagram. Ball wasn't the only one with thoughts on the news, and plenty of people on Twitter shared their thoughts on James' move out west. Check out our favorite tweets below.
Y’all really thought he was gonna pass up the greatest city in the world... #TheKingIsHere 👑
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) July 2, 2018
This photoshop is hereby approved by the Black Women from the City of Compton, County of Los Angeles, State of California delegation. https://t.co/m9wvEL8uzu
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) July 2, 2018
When I tweet "Wow. Greatest Laker ever" a total of 3,274 times next season>>>>>>>>>>
— Beyonce has an uncle named Larry Beyince. Bruh.... (@DragonflyJonez) July 2, 2018
I HAD TO LEAVE CLEVELAND SO PEOPLE WOULD STOP USING THIS MEME, JR.
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) July 2, 2018
LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO! pic.twitter.com/KZtWKjgdSM
I don’t know why people are surprised bye Lebron’s decision. The weather here...
— roxane gay (@rgay) July 2, 2018
LEBRON JAMES IS A LAKER pic.twitter.com/dc9Iufjt0K
— Yasmani Grandal’s only fan (@Kershianity) July 2, 2018
LeBron James just honored Canada Day by leaving the Eastern Conference.
— scharpling (@scharpling) July 2, 2018
told youuuu https://t.co/ENTrEuq0NC
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 2, 2018
LEBRON JAMES TO LA FOR THE BIG BALLER BAGG CONGRATS BRO @KingJames
— QuavoYRN (@QuavoStuntin) July 2, 2018
I wonder if Lebron James will do a Big Baller Brand collaboration
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) July 2, 2018
Dam I gotta get a krib in LA now and I even really feel like spending like that right now but fugg it it’s the King.
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) July 2, 2018
Over 15 yrs ago ... who woulda guessed pic.twitter.com/oOJ0BFbeiZ
— Bow Wow (@smoss) July 2, 2018