Every NBA Contender Has Called LeBron James Since Playoffs Exit

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Every NBA Contender Has Called LeBron James Since Playoffs Exit

"I spoke to Rich Paul at the Draft Combine and he told me every contender in the NBA has placed a call since the season ended," Shams said. All indications throughout the season have been that James plans to play another year. "The Lakers want him, and being in LA with that comfortability, all those factors do play a part."

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