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Lakers News: New Dodgers third baseman Manny Machado chose No. 8 in part out of respect for Kobe Bryant

In just a single month, the Los Angeles Lakers added LeBron James — only one of the sport’s absolute all-time greats — and the Los Angeles Dodgers added Manny Machado — only one of his sport’s most exciting, young talents. Not a bad month at all for those who root for the city’s only real basketball and baseball teams.

Friday afternoon, Machado held his introductory press conference and spoke very highly of what it means to add to the city’s incredible history and current collection of stars.

(Quick Note: The amount of star-power Los Angeles currently offers is absolutely insane.