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Lakers star LeBron James will return for 21st NBA season - Los
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LeBron's 21st season - What to expect from King James and the
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LeBron James changing back to No. 23 next season
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The King and I: a Lifetime of Watching LeBron James, from Ohio to
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Inside the LeBron numbers: The 'kid from Akron' is now the NBA's
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LeBron James announces that he will return for a 21st NBA season
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NBA: Lakers say LeBron has 'earned right' to retire
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LeBron James set to become only 6th play 21 seasons in NBA
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LeBron James eyes return to summit as 21st NBA season beckons
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Lakers eliminated by Denver in four-game sweep
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LeBron James won't commit to 21st season after Lakers swept