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LOOK: Kobe Bryant welcomes LeBron James to Lakers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) battle for position in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) battle for position in the first quarter of the game at Staples Center.
July 2, 2018

After news broke Sunday that four-time NBA MVP LeBron James will join the Los Angeles Lakers, former Laker Kobe Bryant welcomed James on Twitter.

James, a unrestricted free agent after informed the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday he wouldn't exercise his $35.6 million option, agreed to a four-year, $153.3 million contract on Sunday.

“Welcome to the family @KingJames #lakers4life #striveforgreatness @JeanieBuss @MagicJohnson and RP well done!!!”Bryant wrote on Twitter.

Bryant, who played for the Lakers from 1996-2016, won five NBA titles, two Finals MVP awards and was an 18-time All-Star during his career with the Lakers.

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