How LeBron Came to the Lakers

LeBron is a Laker. Exactly how that came about is a question best answered by the future Hall of Famer himself, whenever he first addresses his new NBA town in the coming weeks. But the Lakers did have to do a few things to become a more attractive destination point and not just rely on what some in NBA circles consider inherent advantages, like L.A.’s history of championship success, and the city of Los Angeles itself. The team had to create salary cap space, and display legitimate young talent to open themselves to a transcendent talent coming its way.