LeBron James Gets Big Hollywood Welcome From Schwarzenegger to Snoop Dogg
Hollywood rolled out the red carpet to welcome LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday following the announcement that the NBA superstar had signed a four-year contract with the one-time championship team.
“This is so exciting that you are coming to the city of stars,” Arnold Schwarzenegger said in a video post. “You, without any doubt, are going to be the biggest star of all, on and off the court.”
Welcome, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/Gy7JywiUwu
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) July 2, 2018
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Chris Rock joked, “Congratulations to the Boston Celtics next years eastern conference champions.”
Congratulations to the Boston Celtics next years eastern conference champions.
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) July 2, 2018
Here are a handful of the other celebs applauding the deal:
Welcome home @KingJames ???? pic.twitter.com/sq6NrloqXu
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) July 2, 2018
Lakers got LeBron, congratulations LA & Congratulations Magic Johnson remember when Dick Stain Dan LeBaTard questioned if Magic was “qualified” for the job?The DickStainDan who’s Father is on TV daily? Fire Yourself & Fire Poppy NOW. You know Jack Shit @LeBatardShow @Stugotz790
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) July 2, 2018
There is a God! Must be Magic! #happydaysarehereagain https://t.co/HUC9QIzzle
— Ice Cube (@icecube) July 2, 2018
told youuuu https://t.co/ENTrEuq0NC
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) July 2, 2018
YESSSSSS!!!! @Lakers #LA pic.twitter.com/Y3SwnJOg5U
— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) July 2, 2018
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Welcome to LA, Mr. James. @KingJames @Lakers
— Larry King (@kingsthings) July 2, 2018
Ummmmm. Greatest news ever? #Lakers #NBA #TeamTouch https://t.co/PE11XP6Ke4
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 2, 2018
Honestly, this LeBron news is the best birthday present my husband could have possibly gotten.
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) July 2, 2018
BREAKING NOW!!!!!!!!LEBRON TO THE LAKERS 4 YEAR CONTRACT.
— Norm Macdonald (@normmacdonald) July 2, 2018
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WOWZERS!! Just left a VICTORIOUS game for my @la_sparks and just found out @magicjohnson got us da KING @kingjames to sign to @lakers WHAT?? Getting my season seats NOW!! #LifeIsGood… https://t.co/EpEpDItxGX
— Vivica A. Fox (@MsVivicaFox) July 2, 2018
The feel-good story would've been LeBron finishing his career in Cleveland. I feel sorry for all the great Cavs fans. But LeBron was born to be a Laker playing for the original LeBron, Magic Johnson. Can't fault LeBron for finishing his career in Hollywood. #StriveForDrama
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) July 2, 2018
Kathy Griffin not only welcomed James to the Lakers, she simultaneously jabbed conservative commentator Laura Ingraham for telling The King he should “shut up and dribble.”
cc: @IngrahamAngle he's still dribbling but thankfully he's not shutting up. https://t.co/4UEwatoUPG
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) July 2, 2018
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Current and former Lakers stars joined in on the excitement.
Welcome to the family @KingJames #lakers4life #striveforgreatness @JeanieBuss @MagicJohnson and RP well done!!! ????????
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 2, 2018
I am sure the Lakernation is rejoicing The acquisition of LeBron James means that the Lakers are just a smidgen away from being real contenders. Congrats to @MagicJohnson & @LALakersLive et al. Cross your fingers for news from San Antonio.
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) July 2, 2018
YES Thank you @KingJames Welcome to LA ! Congratulations to the @Lakers Owners @MagicJohnson and his Front Office and all of LakersNation https://t.co/Clv29BrTBu
— Rick Fox (@RickFox) July 2, 2018
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