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5-on-5: LeBron's legacy, Kawhi trades and title favorites

Now that the Los Angeles Lakers have landed LeBron James, do they need to trade for Kawhi Leonard? What does the King's move mean for the NBA and next year's title race?

Our NBA experts answer the big questions.

1. What does this move mean for the NBA?

Amin Elhassan, ESPN.com: An immense balance-of-power shift back to the West. Life looks a lot harder for any Western Conference playoff hopeful, with the addition of another wrecking ball in a James-led Lakers team, even assuming no further improvements to the roster.