Aditya Mohapatra is a sports enthusiast who primarily covers the NBA for EssentiallySports. Having graduated in Mass Communication, he has prior experience in writing for ABP News, and has been writing for EssentiallySports since November 2020. This die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fan feels that LeBron James is the best thing to have ever happened to the NBA, and will hold a healthy debate with anyone suggesting otherwise.

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<h2>Los Angeles Lakers 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Los Angeles Lakers are owned by the Buss Family Trust, and Jeanie Buss serves as the President. The team's base is at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and they are a member of the Pacific Division of the league's Western Conference. As of this season, they are atop the Western Conference.

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<h2>History</h2>
The franchise was known as the Minneapolis Lakers from 1947 to 1960. They moved to Los Angeles in 1960. Ten years later, in the 1971-1972 season, they set the record for the longest winning streak in the<a href="https://www.nba.com/"> NBA</a>, with 33.

The team attained major popularity in the 80s and was nicknamed "Showtime" due to their fast-breaking team led by Magic Johnson. The team also featured leading NBA points scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. They won 5 titles in the "Showtime" era.

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Later, the team struggled before returning to the top once more with the duo of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal. 26 Los Angeles Lakers players have been inducted to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

After signing LeBron James in 2018, the Lakers restored the shine on the franchise by winning the 2020 NBA championship inside the bubble. They clinched the title after a ten-year drought and LeBron secured his fourth finals MVP award to complete the triumph.

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<h2 class="thb-post-title-inline-author">Team's Sponsors</h2>
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The main sponsor of the Lakers for the 2019/20 season is Wish.com. They're also the jersey sponsors for the purple and gold this season. Besides Wish, the Lakers have a tie-up with a <a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/corporate-partners" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">wide list of companies</a> that include Adidas, Nike, Gatorade, and Toyota.

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<h2>Achievements and History</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
Founded 
</td>
<td>
1947
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference
</td>
<td>
Western
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division 
</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Pacific</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
President
</td>
<td>
Jeanie Buss
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
General Manager
</td>
<td>
Rob Pelinka
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Head Coach 
</td>
<td>
Frank Vogel
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">
Arena 
</td>
<td>
Staples Center
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Championships (17)
</td>
<td>(1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Conference Titles (32)
</td>
<td>(1949, 1950, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2020)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
Division Titles (24)
</td>
<td>(1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2020)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Website</td>
<td>
<a href="https://www.nba.com/lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/lakers</a>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Los Angeles Lakers 2021 Roster</h2>
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<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
</tr>
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<td>23</td>
<td>LeBron James</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-9</td>
<td>250</td>
<td>December 30, 1984</td>
</tr>
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<td>17</td>
<td>Dennis Schröder</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>September 15, 1993</td>
</tr>
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<td>15</td>
<td>Montrezl Harrell</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>January 26, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Kyle Kuzma</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>221</td>
<td>July 24, 1995</td>
</tr>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Marc Gasol</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>January 29, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>88</td>
<td>Markieff Morris</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>245</td>
<td>September 2, 1989</td>
</tr>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Talen Horton-Tucker</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>234</td>
<td>November 25, 2000</td>
</tr>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Wesley Matthews</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>October 14, 1986</td>
</tr>
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<td>3</td>
<td>Anthony Davis</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>253</td>
<td>March 11, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>204</td>
<td>February 18, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Quinn Cook</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-1</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>March 23, 1993</td>
</tr>
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<td>4</td>
<td>Alex Caruso</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>February 28, 1994</td>
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<td>28</td>
<td>Alfonzo McKinnie</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>September 17, 1992</td>
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<td>10</td>
<td>Jared Dudley</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>237</td>
<td>July 10, 1985</td>
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<tr>
<td>37</td>
<td>Kostas Antetokounmpo  (TW)</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>November 20, 1997</td>
</tr>
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<td></td>
<td>Devontae Cacok  (TW)</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>240</td>
<td>October 8, 1996</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Los Angeles Lakers 2021 starting lineup</h2>
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (G)
LeBron James (F)
Anthony Davis (F)
Marc Gasol (C)

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<h2 style="text-align: center;">Kobe Bryant 2021: Bio, Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
Kobe Bryant was a former <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> player. Born on August 23, 1978, he entered the NBA straight from high school. He had a spectacular high school career and became the first freshman in decades to start for the Lower Merion High Varsity team.

In addition, his outstanding performances in his high school years saw him selected in the first round of the 1996 NBA draft. Also, he was selected by the Charlotte Hornets as the 13th pick, after which he was traded to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/">Los Angeles Lakers</a>.

[caption id="attachment_511839" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-511839" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210111204823/GettyImages-583577626.jpg" alt="LA Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant and his mamba mentality inspire Christian Wood" width="1920" height="1357" /> Kobe Bryant of USA during the Mens Basketball Preliminary Round, Group A match between USA and Tunisia as part of the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games at the Basketball Arena, Olympic Park, London, England, UK on August 31st, 2012. Photo: Gary Prior/Visionhaus (Photo by Ben Radford/Corbis via Getty Images)[/caption]

He spent 20 seasons with the team and is recognized as one of the all-time greats. Moreover, he is fourth on the list of all-time points scored in the league with 33,643 points.

Bryant gave himself the name "Black Mamba" in the mid-2000s. It stemmed from his ability to score with precision. In his long career, Bryant initially played with No 8 jersey and later changed to 24- both of which are retired by the Lakers.

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Kobe Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020.
<h2> Major achievements </h2>
5× NBA champion (2000–2002, 2009, 2010)

2× NBA Finals MVP (2009, 2010)

NBA Most Valuable Player (2008)

18× NBA All-Star (1998, 2000–2016)

4× NBA All-Star Game MVP (2002, 2007, 2009, 2011)

11× All-NBA First Team (2002–2004, 2006–2013)

9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2006–2011)

2× NBA scoring champion (2006, 2007)

NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (1997)

NBA All-Rookie Second Team (1997)

Nos. 8 &amp; 24 retired by Los Angeles Lakers
<h2>Kobe Bryant stats</h2>
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<td>Games</td>
<td>1346</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Points</td>
<td>33,643 (25.0 <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bryanko01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ppg</a>)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rebounds</td>
<td>7,047 (5.2 rpg)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assists</td>
<td>6,306 (4.7 apg)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Kobe Bryant's net worth &amp; endorsements</h2>
Before making his debut, Kobe Bryant signed a whopping $48 million contract with Adidas for 6 years. Consequently, in the year 2007, CNN estimated Bryant's endorsement deals to be worth $16 million annually. Also, in 2013, Forbes named him the 5th highest paid sports star in the world. Moreover, at the time of his death, Forbes estimated his net worth to be nearly $770 million.

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<h2>Kobe Bryant foundation and charity</h2>
The Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation (KVBFF) was founded to help the homeless. Also, the foundation aims in assisting young people in need. Additionally, Bryant has made many notable contributions to various charities.  Moreover, he was the official ambassador of the After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an American non-profit organization that provides after-school programs to children in US.

Likewise, in 2009, Bryant started the Kobe Bryant China Fund which partnered with the Soong Ching Ling Foundation, a charity backed by the Chinese government. Further, the Fund works towards raising money within China for education and health programs.
<h2>Kobe Bryant Oscar</h2>
Also, Bryant was a part of an animated short film, Dear Basketball, which won an Oscar for the Best Animated Short Film. Moreover, the movie, based on a letter Bryant wrote for 'The Players' Tribune' in 2015, it was written and narrated by the player as well.

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<h2>Kobe Bryant books</h2>
Further, Bryant’s book, The Mamba Mentality: How I Play released in October 2018. Filled with photos and his feelings, it looks back at his illustrious career. Moreover, he has co-written several novels which include The Wizenard Series: Training Camp, Legacy and the Queen, and The Tree of Ecrof. Further, he was working on a children’s book with a Brazilian author at the time of his death. However, the co-author did not release the book and deleted the draft after Kobe’s death.
<h2>Kobe Bryant death</h2>
On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41. Also, the crash caused the death of eight others, which included his daughter Gianna Bryant. Later, there was a funeral and memorial service for  Bryant held at Staples Center, Los Angeles.

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Kobe Bryant on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kobebryant/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/kobebryant/?hl=en</a>

Kobe Bryant on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kobebryant?lang=en">https://twitter.com/kobebryant?lang=en</a>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>August 23, 178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Died</td>
<td>January 26, 2020 (Aged 41)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Vanessa Bryant</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>Gianna Maria-Onroe, Bianka Bella, Natalia Diamante, Capri</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rings</td>
<td>5</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td> 6' 6" (1.98 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td> 96 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wingspan</td>
<td>2.1 m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shoe size</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Endorsements</td>
<td>Adidas, Nike, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Nintendo</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Kobe Bryant

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Michael Jordan 2021: Bio, Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, more commonly known as Michael Jordan or MJ, is one of the most popular basketball players in the world. He was born on February 17, 1963.

Today, Michael Jordan is the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/">NBA</a> team. He was an instrumental figure in popularizing the sport in the last decade of the 90s. Moreover, he was part of two three-peats with the Bulls on either side of a short-lived Minor League Baseball stint.

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In addition, Jordan played for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/chicago-bulls/">Chicago Bulls</a> and the Washington Wizards over 3 spells. Previously, the Bulls drafted Jordan in the 1984 NBA draft, where he was the 3rd overall pick.

In his first stint, he gained a reputation as one of the best defensive players in the league. Simultaneously, he showcased his incredible leaping abilities and performed slam dunks from near the Free Throw line in Slam Dunk Contests.

Also, Jordan was part of the Chicago Bulls side that won 72 regular-season games in the 1995-96 season. He usually played at the shooting guard or small forward position with No. 23 jersey, which the Bulls later retired. In 2009, 'MJ' was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

As for his personal life, Michael Jordan is the father of five children: Jasmine, Marcus, Jeffrey, Victoria, and Ysabel. He is currently married to
Yvette Prieto and was previously married to Juanita Vanoy from 1989 to 2006.

Michael Jordan's parents are Deloris and James R. Jordan, Sr. The former Bulls player lost his father to a horrific shooting incident.

Jordan announced his initial retirement from the NBA following his father's death in 1993.

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<h2>Major on-court achievements</h2>
6× NBA champion (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

6× NBA Finals MVP (1991–1993, 1996–1998)

5× NBA Most Valuable Player (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998)

14× NBA All-Star (1985–1993, 1996–1998, 2002, 2003)

3× NBA All-Star Game MVP (1988, 1996, 1998)

10× All-NBA First Team (1987–1993, 1996–1998)

NBA Defensive Player of the Year (1988)

9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (1988–1993, 1996–1998)

10× NBA scoring champion (1987–1993, 1996–1998)

2× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1983, 1984)
<h2>Michael Jordan stats</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Games</td>
<td>1072</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Points</td>
<td>32,292 (30.1 PPG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rebounds</td>
<td>6,672 (6.2 RPG)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Assists</td>
<td>5,633 (5.3 APG)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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(via <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jordami01.html">Basketball reference</a>)

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<h2>Michael Jordan Net Worth 2021</h2>
<a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/michael-jordan/?sh=49c789792d83" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a> estimates Michael Jordan's real-time net worth at $1.5 billion. His source of income is from the Charlotte Hornets, endorsements, and other investments.

Jordan is also the first NBA player to accumulate a net worth in billions, and his value has steadily increased ever since taking over as the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets.

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<h2>Michael Jordan Endorsements </h2>
Jordan is also among the most efficiently marketed figures in sports. Since 1991, he has appeared in over 20 commercials for Gatorade. In 1984, Nike created a signature Michael Jordan shoe called Air Jordan. Moreover, in the past, Jordan has been involved with major brands such as McDonald's, Hanes, Chevrolet, and Ball Parks Francs.

[caption id="attachment_431613" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-431613" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-920346986.jpg" alt="Michael Jordan at the 2018 All-Star Game" width="1920" height="1280" /> LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is on stage during the unveiling of the 2019 NBA All-Star game logo and city, being hosted in Charlotte, North Carolina next year, during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on February 18, 2018. (Photo by Philip Pacheco/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Michael Jordan charity</h2>
The richest athlete in the world has made notable contributions to charity. In 2002, Jordan donated his entire season’s salary to the 9/11 charities. When Hurricane Florence hit Carolina in 2018 and Hurricane Dorian damaged the Bahamas in 2019, Jordan announced contributions to each of the relief efforts.

In addition, he has been working with the Make-A-Wish foundation for over 30 years, granting hundreds of wishes.

Here are some other charitable organizations that <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/michael-jordan#:~:text=Michael%20Jordan%20is%20involved%20with,that%20support%20children%20and%20families." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan supports</a>:

Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America
Buoniconti Fund To Cure Paralysis
Cats Care
CharitaBulls
Jackie Robinson Foundation
James R. Jordan Foundation
Kids Wish Network
LIVESTRONG
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Nevada Cancer Institute
Opportunity Village
Special Olympics
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Miami Project
United Negro College Fund
<h2>Michael Jordan: The Last Dance and Space Jam</h2>
ESPN came to the rescue during the 2020 lockdown by releasing a ten-part docuseries by partnering with Netflix. 'The Last Dance' was a ten-part docu-series that chronicled the life and legacy of Michael Jordan with the Chicago Bulls, and it earned massive acclaim.

The Last Dance hit massive numbers as fans thronged to relive how Jordan dominated the NBA with his six championships.

Jordan was also the lead actor of the Space Jam movie that released in 1996. The film was based on a comical theme where MJ helped the 'Looney Tunes' regain their freedom.

Though the film flunked at the Box Office, it still holds a special place in every NBA fan's heart.

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<h2>How can you contact Michael Jordan?</h2>
Unlike many celebrities, Jordan does not have an Instagram or Twitter account. But he has a publicity address for fans- Jump Inc., 676 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 293, Chicago, and another public relations agency address- SFX, 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 850, Washington, D.C., 20015.
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<td style="text-align: center;">Age</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">57 (Born February 17, 1963)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Marital Status</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Married</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Spouse</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Yvette Prieto</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Kids</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Jasmine, Marcus, Jeffrey, Victoria, Ysabel</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Rings</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">6</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Height</td>
<td style="text-align: center;"> 6' 6" (1.98 m)</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Weight</td>
<td style="text-align: center;"> 98 kg</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Wingspan</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">2.1 m</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Shoe size</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">13</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Endorsements</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Nike, Hanes, McDonald’s, Gatorade</td>
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