LeBron James reflects on Lakers championship regret from 2020 season

LeBron James discussed a lingering memory from his time with the Los Angeles Lakers during a podcast episode released on September 25, 2026. He expressed disappointment over not being able to celebrate the 2020 championship with a victory parade due to the pandemic. James noted that the lack of a parade still bothers him intensely, rating his frustration a '20' on a scale of 1 to 10. Despite leading the Lakers to their 17th title and earning Finals MVP honors, the absence of in-person celebrations left him with a sense of unfinished business.

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