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FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in San Antonio. LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) **FILE**

He promised: LeBron James is the AP’s male athlete of 2018

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in San Antonio. LeBron James was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Darren Abate, File) **FILE**

LeBron James’ consecutive games streak ends at 156

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) grimaces after straining his left groin, during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. The Lakers won 127-101. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) **FILE**

LeBron James’ MRI shows groin strain, Lakers say he’s day-to-day

Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) high-fives Josh Hart (3) at the end of the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Lakers lose LeBron James to groin injury, rout Warriors

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 27, 2018, file photo, Loyola of Chicago's Sister Jean shows off the NCAA Final Four ring she received before an NCAA college basketball game between Loyola of Chicago and Nevada in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)

The half-dozen times sports made you smile in 2018

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives between Golden State Warriors' Kevon Looney (5) and Andre Iguodala during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

LeBron James leaves game with strained left groin

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) warms up during an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron James says ‘Jewish money’ Instagram post was supposed to be a ‘compliment’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James stands during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles. James is sorry for posting a lyric that referenced &quot;Jewish money.&quot; The Los Angeles Lakers star says he simply got caught up in the music, thought the lyric was a &quot;compliment&quot; and offers &quot;apologies, for sure.&quot; The lyric comes from the song &quot;ASMR&quot; by rapper 21 Savage. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

James sorry for posting rapper’s ‘Jewish money’ lyric

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, smiles as he walks past New Orleans Pelicans' Anthony Davis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) ** FILE **

LeBron James gets triple-double, Lakers top Pelicans 112-104

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Pelicans’ Gentry defends LeBron James on tampering charge

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives past Brooklyn Nets' Jarrett Allen (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Nets hold off Lakers to extend winning streak to 6 games

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) and head coach Luke Walton dispute a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Al Drago)

Wall’s 40, 14 lead Wiz past Lakers 128-110; LBJ scores 13

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) walks off court during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Washington. Washington won 128-1110. (AP Photo/Al Drago) ** FILE **

John Wall’s 40-point night helps Wizards top LeBron James, Lakers

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) hugs ex teammate and current Miami Heat player Dwyane Wade during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LeBron’s Lakers edge Wade’s Heat in final meeting, 108-105

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, left, smiles at Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) at the end of an NBA basketball game Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Wade, James embrace final chance to compete on court

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

LeBron, Kuzma lead Lakers to easy win over Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs' Rudy Gay (22) fights for the ball against Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, and JaVale McGee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

DeRozan’s 36 points fuels Spurs past Lakers 133-120

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ - Associated Press

San Antonio Spurs guard Bryn Forbes, left, and Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee go after a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron scores 42 as Lakers surge past Spurs late, 121-113

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Trevor Ariza, second from left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Tyson Chandler (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Kuzma leads Lakers’ 120-96 rout of Suns for 3rd straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovic, left, of Croatia, and center Myles Turner defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron carries Lakers down stretch of 104-96 win over Pacers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press