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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for Lakers fans to appreciate LeBron James

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 12:02 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for Lakers fans to appreciate LeBron James
Summary

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar urged Los Angeles Lakers fans to recognize LeBron James' contributions to the franchise following James' move on from the team on June 30. Despite leading the Lakers to the NBA championship in 2020 and significantly enhancing the franchise’s profile, some fans have expressed dissatisfaction with his tenure. Abdul-Jabbar emphasized the importance of valuing James’ achievements over the past eight years, as he may return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team where he initially built his legacy. The Lakers are now focusing on constructing a roster around Luka Doncic.

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  • •Kareem Abdul-Jabbar calls for fan appreciation of LeBron James.
  • •LeBron James left the Lakers on June 30, 2026.
  • •James led the Lakers to the 2020 NBA Championship.
  • •Lakers begin building roster for Luka Doncic.
  • •James may return to the Cavaliers this season.
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  • 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kareem Abdul-Jabbar urges Lakers fans to appreciate LeBron James
What they're saying
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Nearly two weeks after LeBron James moved on from the Lakers, some fans still don't appreciate what he did for the franchise.

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