LeBron James thanks Vancouver for hospitality after high-profile visit

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James talks to teammates during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights re

By Hana Mae Nassar

Posted August 29, 2022 9:13 am.

Last Updated August 29, 2022 9:15 am.

Vancouver is getting some love from LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to Twitter Monday to thank the city for the hospitality he was shown throughout his trip.

“1st time in your beautiful, wonderful city!” he tweeted before also giving a shoutout to Kendrick Lamar, who had a show in Vancouver Sunday, which James attended.

Social media was abuzz over the weekend amid sightings of the NBA player.

He was in Vancouver with his wife, who recently celebrated a birthday.

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