LeBron now a Lakers man

LeBron James is grinning, with headphones still in his ears, a pen sitting on a large wooden table and before him the stack of paper that made the next phase of his life official. Rob Pelinka is smiling, with his right arm around James’ shoulder, finally able to acknowledge his first home run. Rich Paul, James’ agent, sits beside them. It’s official. LeBron James is a Los Angeles Laker. The biggest free-agent acquisition the Lakers have had in years – maybe ever – signed his contract at one of his homes in Brentwood. The contract is worth US$153.3 million (NZ$224m) over four years.