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LeBron James scores on a drive against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 22 October 2024. (Photo: Harry How / Getty Images)
LeBron James scores for the Los Angeles Lakers, on a drive between Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Julius Randle and Mike Conley of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the season home opener at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on 22 October. (Photo: Harry How / Getty Images).
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LeBron James with his family at the end of the Lakers’ game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles on 7 February 2024. From left: Bronny James, Bryce James, Zhuri James, Savannah James and Gloria James. (Photo: Harry How / Getty Images)