LeBron James breaks silence on his departure from Los Angeles Lakers

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LeBron James just broke his silence on his breakup with the Lakers.

In a post on X, James kept things short, sweet and cordial, thanking Los Angeles for the last eight years with a three-sentence statement.

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“No, THANK YOU!” He wrote in response to the Lakers wishing him well in his next destination.

“Truly a honor to wear the [purple and gold] while trying to continuing the greatness & legacies that came before me! Hope I made a few proud during my stint. ”

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