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LeBron James, Cleveland: His 2014 announcement was everything his 2010 decision was not: sincere, heartfelt, and not on television.
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Lebron James' decision to leave the Cavaliers for the Lakers isn't surprising — but his 2010 move changed the NBA forever
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