Now make room for the guy who once sidled up to you on a basketball court and blew in your ear.
Save a seat for the guy who essentially was thrown off a team during a playoff series for being a troublemaker.
For a few blissful moments upon being joined by LeBron James on Sunday night, the Lakers once again felt like basketball’s palace.
It’s as if Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka were blinded by the sprays of celebratory champagne … or maybe by requests from James himself? If the latter is true, well, then, The King may be basketball’s greatest player, but he’s one weird general manager.