{
  "id": 9788032,
  "title": "LeBron James says missing Lakers’ 2020 championship parade still bothers him '20 out of 10'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/lebron-james-says-missing-lakers-2020-championship-parade-still",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:05:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lebron-james-says-missing-lakers-160553240.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LeBron James expresses that the absence of the 2020 Lakers championship parade still weighs heavily on him, rating it a 20 out of 10 on the scale. The six-time NBA champion acknowledges his six-year tenure with the franchise, which he describes as one of the most renowned in sports history. Despite initial skepticism from some, James embraced the opportunity to be part of a historic team, a challenge he never forgot. The Lakers' expectations for championship victories were clear, and winning the title with his team in Los Angeles was an unforgettable experience for him. Even the Sports Illustrated cover featuring him alongside other Lakers legends left a lasting impact on him. The prospect of missing out on a parade to celebrate their victory still bothers him profoundly.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "LeBron James opens up, explains why he chose Sixers in free agency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/lebron-james-opens-up-explains-why-he-chose-sixers-in-free-agency",
        "published": "2026-09-25T14:34:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}