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Bill Plaschke: Lakers' new signings surround LeBron James with a cast of oddballs

LOS ANGELES - Welcome to Los Angeles, LeBron.

Now make room for the guy who once sidled up to you on a basketball court and blew in your ear.

Save a seat for the guy who essentially was thrown off a team during a playoff series for being a troublemaker.

And, hey, clear some space for the guy best known for his frequent appearances on a nationally televised segment featuring NBA bloopers.

For a few blissful moments upon being joined by LeBron James on Sunday night, the Lakers once again felt like basketball's palace.

They have since turned the place into

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