[Saba Sports News] LeBron James joined the Lakers as a free agent in 2018 in part because of the standard care they showed Kobe Bryant in the final seasons of his career, according to sources, Ramona Shelburne reports.
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James enjoys playing for a symbolic team and appreciates the way the team treats its iconic player. The Lakers signed Bryant to his final contract in 2014, after his contract expired, for two years and $48.5 million. Despite having suffered two major injuries and nearly two seasons, the Lakers gave Bryant a larger-than-expected contract that included a no-trade option.
Headline: James joins Lakers because of Kobe treatment, appreciates team’s care for iconic player.