As he strolled toward the podium setup at the Los Angeles Lakers' swanky practice facility, general manager Rob Pelinka clutched a book beneath his arm. To Pelinka, "The Alchemist," written by author Paulo Coehlo, symbolized a convergence of things and people, which was why he was speaking on this day. LeBron James signed on the dotted line Monday, finalizing a transition to the next stage of his life with a four-year, $154 million deal.