LeBron James announced that he would join the Lakers

LeBron James confirms he will return for another season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

At The ESPYS, LeBron James reveals his plans to continue playing after surpassing Michael Jordan's career scoring record

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James contemplates his future but decides he still has a lot left to give to the game

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The audience at The ESPYS applauds as James announces his return for another season

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James receives a record-breaking performance honor for surpassing Michael Jordan's scoring totals.

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Liam Hendriks, battling cancer, accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and inspires with his story of resilience

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The US women's football team receives the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for their fight for equal pay.

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Nate Breske advocates for support for CPR training and access to defibrillators to save lives

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Patrick Mahomes named best male athlete, having won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs

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Mikaela Shiffrin, skier extraordinaire, reflects on the importance of setting an example and inspiring the next generation

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