The Los Angeles Lakers saw years of rebuilding and heartache pay off this summer with the signing of LeBron James in free agency.
James, a three-time NBA champion and 14-time All-Star, offers a breath of fresh air to a franchise currently in the midst of five consecutive seasons without a playoff berth.
Having advanced to a combined eight consecutive NBA Finals appearances with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat, James looks to not only propel the Lakers back to the playoffs, but eventually back to the NBA’s greatest stage as well.
Doing so would further enhance James’ standing among the all-time greats.