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When LeBron James signed with Los Angeles prior to the 2018-19 season,
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he immediately became a member of the Lakers family — at least in the eyes of franchise legend Kobe Bryant.
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LeBron recently recounted Bryant's words to him when he joined the Lakers organization.
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"The day I signed, Kobe said you family now. Whatever you need from me,
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I'm a call away.' Kobe definitely gave me that love. He said' we family, we all Lakers man let's make it happen.'"
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Following Bryant's retirement in 2016, the Lakers slipped into NBA mediocrity.
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LeBron slowly revived the organization, bringing it to an NBA title in 2020 after missing the postseason in Year 1.
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LeBron and the Lakers now find themselves in a similar position after a disastrous season in 2021-22.
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LeBron is under contract with the Lakers through the 2024-24 season.
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