SAN FRANCISCO — LeBron James walked through the visiting locker room Christmas afternoon and wondered if there was music playing inside the Chase Center.
As a DJ bumped early 2000s Ludacris near the hoop the Lakers were warming up on, James broke routine to dance and smile.
As much as any player in the league before or after, James is aware of the stage. And even after doing it 18 previous times over 21 seasons, a spot on the court Christmas evening with everyone watching hit him like a triple espresso.
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