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NBA Playoffs: LeBron's LA Lakers set for Butler's Miami Heat
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The Lakers want their respect.' LeBron James leaves no doubts in closing out NBA Finals vs. Heat - The Boston Globe
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NBA Finals: What history says about Lakers' chances with 2-1 lead
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LeBron James Doesn't Usually Talk Trash, but He Once Called Out Steph Curry to Prove a Point to His Teammates
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James Worthy reflects on LA Lakers mentality playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis against Miami Heat
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With on-court excellence, LeBron James forced the Lakers to act – Orange County Register
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Dismiss LeBron James as old, but he's still the Lakers' heartbeat – Orange County Register
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Can LeBron James and Russell Westbrook prove they can build a winner together in L.A.? - ESPN
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Here's everything LeBron James said before Los Angeles Lakers take on Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals
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The Lakers' Winding Path Ends With a Championship - The New York Times
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Lakers: Miami Heat Coach Has Regrets About Not Playing LeBron James At Center - All Lakers
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LeBron's message to Lakers: 'I want to win & still compete for championships', UNDISPUTED