LeBron James ‘addicted' to new hobby amid rocky Lakers offseason
Lakers superstar LeBron James posted on social media that he has a new addiction that has claimed many before him: golf.
'Addicted. I'm sorry. I know, yep, that's it. Yep. Rain and everything,' James said on his Instagram Story as the weather conditions worsened.
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James, who was recently seen in St. Tropez with his wife, Savannah, wasn't getting excellent sunlight as rain poured down, but he continued to fight through and prepped to tee off.
There has been some apparent tension between the Lakers and the 40-year-old James this offseason, as the franchise has gone all-in on new star Luka Doncic, whom they recently signed to a three-year, $165 million contract extension.
When James exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, his agent, Rich Paul, alluded to a potential trade request by reinforcing James' desire to compete for a championship next season.
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3 LeBron James (r.) and Luka Doncic (l.)
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There were also conflicting reports about how James found out about Jeanie Buss reaching a $10 billion deal to sell the Lakers and whether informing Doncic was prioritized.
Paul confirmed other teams had reached out to him regarding the possibility of a James trade, but for now, it appears the 21-time All-Star — whose son Bronny is entering his second year with the Lakers — will remain in purple and gold.
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3 LeBron James golfs through the rain.
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The four-time NBA champion might just need to get onto the course with a few fellow basketball legends.
James had played golf in the past, getting made fun of by Olympic teammate and friend, Stephen Curry, for having a baseball-like swing.
'Unbelievable impersonation of my guy [LeBron James] Bron's follow-through in the golf swing,' Curry joked in July. 'But we all want to welcome Lebron James to the world of golf because the game needs you, big fella.'
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3 James says he's addicted to golfing now as his offseason in Los Angeles stays rocky.
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James will need some practice, but perhaps he can improve after his NBA career is complete and do a match opposite Michael Jordan.
The Bulls legend was a notorious golfer who sometimes played before games and surely would have an edge.
Many other NBA players, past and present, went into golf as an outlet for their competitive energy, with others including Charles Barkley, Chris Paul, and many more.
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