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LeBron James sits courtside for Lakers-Pistons at Summer League

In Laker purple and gold short shorts, LeBron James strolled to his courtside seat to cheer on his new teammates as the Los Angeles Lakers played the Detroit Pistons at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

It's the first time that LeBron has seen his new team in action since signing his four-year, $153.3 million deal.

LeBron James is in the building in Vegas. #NBASummer pic.twitter.com/9qicl26Ru7

Lakers fans gave the three-time NBA champion a standing ovation, and the young summer league roster even responded to the King being in attendance with a 33-14 first quarter, which included these LeBron-approved plays from Josh Hart and the aptly-named Nick King:

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LeBron appreciates Hart's steal and finish

Josh Hart comes up with a steal and banks in a tough layup, and LeBron James claps to show his appreciation.