NBA: LeBron James officially signs with Lakers

Los Angeles, July 10: LeBron James is now officially a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

The free agent had already announced on July 2 that he had agreed to a four-year, $154million deal with the Lakers.

On Monday (July 9), Klutch Sports Group sent out a short tweet saying: "Officially signed with the @Lakers @KingJames".

The accompanying photo showed a smiling James with a contract and pen in front of him, while Lakers GM Rob Pelinka had his arm around the superstar's shoulders.

Officially signed with the @Lakers @KingJames pic.twitter.com/A5jHZxXEP4

— Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) July 10, 2018

Now, the pressure is on Pelinka and the Lakers to give James the supporting cast he needs.

Source: OPTA