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Michael Jordan, LeBron James top list of athletes who could compel Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the start of the game against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 11, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) The U.S. began rolling out the first COVID-19 vaccine this week, from Pfizer and BioNTech, while the FDA weighs approval of the Moderna vaccine. The next challenge is to get the majority of Americans… Source link

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This Russell Westbrook training camp video caught LeBron James’ attention

This Westbrook training camp video caught LeBron‘s attention originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington All eyes have been on the Washington Wizards this offseason after a shocking trade sent John Wall to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Russell Westbrook. Saturday, Los Angeles Lakers forward, LeBron James revealed he’s watched the Wizards as well and Westbrook caught his attention. “Love this dude!!!” James said on Twitter. The video James commented on is a peek into Westbrook’s on-court… Source link

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LeBron James spotted masked up in rare car on LA freeway

It’s not every day you’re driving the highways in Los Angeles and come across LeBron James. Combine that with a black mask and it’s all very 2020. A self-described car enthusiast named Alex caught James, named a Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year for a record third time, driving down the 405 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar pulls up and then speeds by. Interestingly, no one in Alex’s vehicle says anything at all. No yelling out the window, no speaking on the… Source link

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Chris Bosh says LeBron James used a text to reveal Heat exit

LeBron James has caught no shortage of flak for how he announced he was joining the Miami Heat back in 2010, but there was apparently at least one person who had a problem with how he left the team. That person would be Chris Bosh, who discussed the circumstances of his former teammate’s departure for the Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency during an appearance on Thursday’s episode of the “All the Smoke” podcast. When asked by host Matt Barnes how James told him of the decision, Bosh… Source link

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LeBron James trolls Trump on Twitter

The fifth day of counting votes finally resulted in the call LeBron James has been waiting for. The Associated Press called the presidential race Saturday morning for Democratic challenger Joe Biden over President Donald Trump, after determining Biden wouldn’t be caught in Pennsylvania. James immediately celebrated the news on Twitter, including a meme of his iconic Game 7 block against Andre Iguodala from the 2016 NBA Finals, only with Biden and Trump’s faces superimposed. James trolled… Source link

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LeBron James, Michael Jordan help Florida felons vote

Two of basketball’s biggest stars have been chipping in to help Florida felons vote in this year’s election.  LeBron James and Michael Jordan helped join Michael Bloomberg’s $27 million effort to help clear fines and fees for about 40,000 felons in the state so that they can vote in Tuesday’s election, according to the Tampa Bay Times.  It’s not clear how much they contributed. Spokespeople for both Bloomberg and James’ “More Than A Vote” organization did not return the… Source link

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LeBron James endorses Joe Biden after President Trump jabs

Not that it comes as a surprise, but LeBron James officially took a side in the presidential race ahead of Election Day on Tuesday. James — who has been extremely vocal about the election, helping register people to vote and other social justice issues in recent months — endorsed Vice President Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris in an Instagram post on Monday night. “One more day. Please,” he wrote. “We need EVERYTHING to change and it all starts tomorrow.” James had… Source link

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LeBron James jokes he’ll cherry-pick first half of season

It’s pretty good to be LeBron James these days. A fourth ring, a media business churning out content, an interview with Barack Obama. However, even with James’ legendary maintenance, there’s no escaping Father Time. Or at least jokes about Father Time, from one of your best friends and the former president. That was the 35-year-old James’ experience at the hands of Obama and business partner Maverick Carter at the end of this week’s episode of “The Shop” on HBO. James responded… Source link

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Rich Paul, LeBron James fire back after NBA agent criticism

The latest power play from Rich Paul and Klutch Sports has yet again triggered grumbles from the agent’s rivals. This time, it was a pro day organized by Paul for clients including potential top pick Anthony Edwards and Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey on Thursday. The whole spectacle was nationally televised on ESPN2, and had some notable guests. In attendance at the Sports Academy in Los Angeles were Klutch clients LeBron James and Anthony Davis, as well as Draymond Green, Tristan Thompson, Source link

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LeBron James, others may skip start of season if it tips off in December

LeBron James looked every bit the best player in the NBA — still, at age 35 — on his way to winning another championship and Finals MVP. One theory as to why LeBron looked so good this past season was rest: For the first time in 14 years, he had a full offseason to recover (no playoffs) heading into the start of the season, then the coronavirus gave him a forced rest in the middle of it. That kept some older legs fresh. Whether you buy that or not, rest certainly matters to LeBron, which… Source link

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