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Erik García Gundersen

LeBron James enjoys a cigar as Western Conference foes battle in Game 7s

With a Western Conference Game 7 happening in each of the next two nights, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had the opportunity to kick his feet up after a rare day off inside the NBA bubble. The Lakers had already canceled practice on Tuesday but as the sun was setting in Florida, LeBron James decided it was time to enjoy a cigar.

As the Celtics and Raptors finished off a hard-fought game and the Nuggets and Jazz prepped for a Game 7, James enjoyed a cigar on the grounds of the Gran Destino while listening to some Nipsey Hussle on Tuesday night.

With the Thunder forcing a Game 7 in their series against the Rockets, the Lakers next series will not start until Friday. That was obviously a big reason why LeBron James was enthralled by the performance Chris Paul, in addition to the fact that Paul is a close friend and like him, one of the elder statesmen in the NBA.

 

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