LA sports have never been bigger, and the Los Angeles Dodgers reign king atop Los Angeles teams after another ridiculous offseason by their front office.
On Tuesday, NBA fans in the Southland were treated to All-Star talent after LA Lakers star LeBron James linked up with newly added Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Magic Johnson owns part of the Dodgers and is a key figure in Lakers championship history, so premium tickets were probably not that difficult for Sasaki to come by. The 23-year-old ace greeted several Lakers players, including Rui Hachimura, who is also Japanese.
Roki also received a custom jersey from the Lakers ahead of the home game against Jordan Poole’s Wizards.
The Lakers home crowd greeted their new Dodgers pitcher with a loud ovation during Saski’s spotlight on the Jumbotron.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 20: Roki Sasaki #14 of Team Japan reacts after an out in the third inning against Team Mexico during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 21: Roki Sasaki and Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers smile before the game against the Washington Wizards on January 21, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
Sasaki was hailed by MLB fans as arguably the most hyped arm to come out of Japanese baseball.
Much like James’ move to LA, the Dodgers front office fell on hands and knees to reel in Sasaki this offseason, reportedly beating out the Toronto Blue Jays and divisional rival San Diego Padres.
After landing baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani and Japanese pitching star Yoshinobu Yamamoto last year (launching their journey to the Commissioner’s Trophy), the Dodgers managed to out-bid the rest of baseball again, and it’s making fans upset.
As OutKick’s Ian Miller wrote, the Dodgers know how to close a deal, which is more of a strength than an issue for this club.
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LeBron James, the NBA superstar and Los Angeles Lakers player, recently linked up with the newest star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Roki Sasaki. The two athletes came together for a meet-up and shared their mutual admiration for each other’s talents.
In a video posted on social media, LeBron and Roki can be seen chatting and exchanging tips on their respective sports. LeBron praised Roki for his impressive pitching skills and work ethic, while Roki expressed his admiration for LeBron’s basketball prowess and leadership on the court.
Fans of both basketball and baseball were thrilled to see these two sports icons come together, with many hoping that their meeting would lead to future collaborations or even a joint project. Whether it’s on the court or the field, LeBron and Roki are both known for their dedication to their craft and their commitment to excellence.
Check out the video of LeBron James and Roki Sasaki’s meet-up below and stay tuned for more updates on their budding friendship. Who knows, we might just see them team up for a charity event or a friendly game of basketball vs. baseball in the future! #LeBronxRoki #SportsIcons #FriendshipGoals
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