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JaVale McGee is grateful to LeBron James for lobbying the Lakers to sign him in free agency

JaVale McGee signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for the veteran’s minimum this summer. While he had shown steady improvement with the Golden State Warriors, no one could have predicted the breakout season he’s having in L.A.

Through 18 games this season, McGee is averaging a career-high 13.3 points per game on 63.9 percent shooting from the field. He’s also averaging 6.4 rebounds, and a career-high 2.6 blocks per game.

McGee is one of four players averaging at least 10 points, 5 rebounds and 2 blocks per game.