Previously, James expressed his dissatisfaction with the Lakers through the "Championship Statement" issued by Ritchie Paul.

Recently, ClutchPoints Lakers' team reporter Anthony Irwin wrote an article talking about the rift between James and the Lakers.

He wrote: "The Lakers officials are pretty tired of these endless, negative confrontational slams. (Lakers officials are pretty tired of the incessant passive-aggressive jabs.)"

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Ritchie Paul: James is eager to compete for the championship He hopes that every remaining season he has meaning