LeBron James Says Getting Used To Wearing A Lakers Uniform Will ‘Take A Little Bit Of Time’


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LeBron James got his first experience officially wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey on Sunday night as LeBron and Co. played a preseason exhibition in San Diego.

James had nine points, three rebounds and three assists in about 15 minutes on the floor. But preseason isn’t about numbers as much as getting a rhythm and ramping up the intensity of an NBA game. That’s especially true when it comes to learning how to play with a new team.

His first basket as a Laker came with a deep three early in the contest. He also had a slick pass to Brandon Ingram inside that led to an easy jam. The Lakers put together some LeBron highlights, and it’s just a taste of what’s likely to come for team when the season actually begins.

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James was asked about his first run in purple and yellow and he appreciated the chance to play in San Diego, a place where he and his wife, Savannah, got married about five years ago.

“It was great to get back on the floor and start a new journey for myself,” James said. “It was a great feeling to go out there and feel the roar from the fans here so I very much appreciate it.”

The asethetic of James in a Lakers uniform still seems a bit unusual, and LeBron himself said that it will take some time to get used to the sight. That’s something he’s dealt with his entire career, though.

“It always feels different for me anytime you change uniforms,” James said. “It felt different for me even I changed from a [St. Vincent] St. Mary’s jersey to a Cavs jersey, from a Cavs jersey to a Heat jersey back to a Cavs jersey and now being a Laker. So it definitely feels different and it will take a little bit of time to get used to.”

It’s tough to say exactly how comfortable James felt out there in a limited amount of a first preseason game. He said he expected to play a little less in his first game, but given the season is still weeks away we’ll know a lot more about what the Lakers will look like in the remaining preseason games.

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