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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in California on Friday. AP
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Actor Adam Sandler watches the NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers in California on Friday, January 6, 2023. AFP
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Anthony Kiedis and Flea of rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers at the match between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers in California. AFP
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Rapper 2 Chainz attends the NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena in California. Getty
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Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jeanie Buss and actor Jay Mohr at the Crypto.com Arena in California. USA TODAY Sports
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Rapper 2 Chainz attends the game in California on Friday. AFP
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Scottie Pippen attends a game between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. AFP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. USA TODAY Sports
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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in California on Friday. AP
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Actor Adam Sandler watches the NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers in California on Friday, January 6, 2023. AFP
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Anthony Kiedis and Flea of rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers at the match between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers in California. AFP
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Rapper 2 Chainz attends the NBA game between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena in California. Getty
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Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Jeanie Buss and actor Jay Mohr at the Crypto.com Arena in California. USA TODAY Sports
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Rapper 2 Chainz attends the game in California on Friday. AFP
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Scottie Pippen attends a game between Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers. AFP
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. USA TODAY Sports
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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James in California on Friday. AP
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Ajit Vijaykumar
07 January, 2023
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