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Los Angeles Lakers: Even with The King, Kobe Bryant’s throne is safe

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers match up during the first half at Staples Center on March 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 10: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers match up during the first half at Staples Center on March 10, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and condition of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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4. Trouble landing free agents

For the past five years, the Lakers have had trouble retaining free agents, signing new ones, or even getting players just to have a sit down with the organization. The idea of dedicating energy to the rumors of LeBron coming to the Lakers, and him possibly denying a meeting would be draining for some Lakers fans.

So, why even entertain the possibility? Most fans marched to the, “don’t want him, don’t need him,” beat.

Turns out, the NBA’s best player, a generational talent, chose to join their favorite team.

The outcome of “Decision 3.0” was received with obvious acceptance, but not without resistance. Not because Lakers fans think that James is a terrible player, but because they feel that he poses a legitimate threat to Bryant’s legacy.

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