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Rōki Sasaki meets LeBron James, watches as Lakers star records 121st career triple-double

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Rōki Sasaki meets LeBron James, watches as Lakers star records 121st career triple-double

Shortly before LeBron James recorded his 121st career triple-double, he met with Los Angeles’ new star, Dodgers pitcher Rōki Sasaki, who announced last week that he would sign with the reigning Series champions. World.

The 23-year-old Japanese ace was able to watch the Lakers’ 111-88 victory over the Washington Wizards up close and personal on Tuesday night from courtside seats as James starred with 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds.

Sasaki then met up with Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, who is also from Japan, and the two posed for a photo while making the “LA” hand sign. The Los Angeles crowd later welcomed the Dodgers’ new pitcher when he appeared on the arena scoreboard during a stoppage in play.

It also wouldn’t be a celebrity visit to a Lakers game without a personalized jersey.

It was a great night for Sasaki. He got to know a superstar player and watch him make history James became the second NBA player age 40 or older to record a triple-double, joining Karl Malone.

Sasaki still has a few more weeks until Dodgers spring training begins with pitchers scheduled to report on February 10. That’s more than enough time to continue familiarizing yourself with the city and get a real feel for what to expect from Los Angeles as a sport. city.

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