LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers finally unveiled the franchise's 17th championship banner at Staples Center on Wednesday, and LeBron James used the occasion to set his sights on No. 18.
"We said we would not unveil this banner until we had some of you guys in the seats, so, this is your guys' moment," James said, speaking into a microphone at center court before L.A. hosted the Houston Rockets. "We had our ring night, we wanted you guys there, but we wanted to make sure we saved the banner for y'all.
"So, we love you guys, and the road to back-to-back starts in about a week.