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LeBron James' home in Akron, Ohio, definitely embodies the life of the rich and famous. According to an interview he did with Jimmy Kimmel, it has an ATM, a bowling alley, a barber shop, a casino and a Starbucks in it. I never knew someone could have a Starbucks in their own home, but then again, the company seems to have locations everywhere.
Since LeBron James is moving to Miami, though, he has to find a new home, and the residence that is said to have caught his eye is a $49.8 million mega-mansion, the most expensive house in Coral Gables, Fla. The home was owned, at one point, by former coach and current General Manager of the Miami Heat Pat Riley.
Life & Style Magazine is reporting that the deal is as good as done. The house was apparently taken off the market as soon as LeBron announced that he was coming to Miami, which observers say is no coincidence. The 20,800-square-foot house has a full gym, eight bedrooms, a full basketball court and a 12-camera security system, along with all the other bells and whistles you'd expect from a house that costs nearly $50 million. You can see some of the pictures below:
In light of the fact that LeBron's current contract with the Heat is worth $110 million, the home is certainly not out of his price range. Also, even though it is known that LeBron gave up roughly $30 million in order to sign with the same team as Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh, he is likely going to make back most of this money in endorsements that come from playing for a better team in a larger market. It must feel good to be LeBron right about now!
Dr. Boyce Watkins is the founder of the Your Black World Coalition and the Athlete Liberation and Academic Reform Movement (ALARM). To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here. 
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By: tony thomas on 7/17/2010 8:31AM
Just like a dumb jungle bunny
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By: Frank Norman on 7/17/2010 11:27AM
It never fails, the Cro-Magnon, knuckle-dragging vermin crawl out from under a rock, toss a racist slur, and crawl back under the rock. Predictable.
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By: williams on 7/17/2010 8:39AM
Typical sports knucklehead! To those who say he works hard for the money. HE DOES NOT WORK! HE PLAYS A GAME A COUPLE OF TIMES A WEEK FOR PART OF THE YEAR. I bet he took out a 30 year mortgage even though he won't be playing that long.
Lebron- get on list with other sports guys who wind up broke and working at the car wash. By the way what the hell is Lebron? I love made up names. So creative.
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By: Joel on 7/17/2010 8:49AM
Funny , but when he was in Clevland the cheap bastard would NEVER even tip the staff at the restaurants and clubs he would frequent. The guy is a real jerk. Despite what the media portrays, Cleveland is HAPPY to see him and his THUG possee go!!!!
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By: gjandy on 7/17/2010 2:18PM
Hey Joel, did you dumb ass ever stop to think that maybe you should have provided better service...and then you might have gotten a TIP!! It is assholes like you that think because you wait on a high profile, and especially Black Male figure, that you are automatically supposed to get a HUGE TIP, no matter what kind of shoddy service you provide. Hell, I wouldn't tip your SORRY ASS either!!
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By: David on 7/17/2010 9:07AM
LeBron? Who is LeBron? I have no idea who this person is.
You must be talking about the egomaniac from Akron. In all your reports on LeBron, you have to consider the extent of your damage to the person. You are feeding a monster!
My daughters used to wait on him and his entourage in the Valley (cuyahoga). Not only did they have to put up with childish, disgusting behavior, they were "stiffed" every single time.
LeBron has lost the class he used have. He used to put others before himself. Somewhere along the way he lost it. Maybe it was inevitable. He has no education. Now, he has no class.
You should have listened to Brenda instead of your Mom, Lebron.
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By: gjandy on 7/17/2010 2:23PM
Dave, this is to you and that asshole Joel. You talk about your daughter not getting a tip...but maybe she should provide BETTER SERVICE!! Remember, it is called the SERVICE INDUSTRY for a reason. You provide great service, you get a GREAT TIP!! But you Morons are the type that think that just because you wait on a high profile Black Person, that they should automatically leave you a Ten Thousand Dollar TIP on a One Thousand Dollar Tab with BAD SERVICE!! That just goes to show what a bunch of Ignorant Ass Wipes you are!! I say F*ck You, because I would not leave your stupid asses a tip either!!
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By: gjandy on 7/17/2010 2:24PM
Dave, this is to you and that asshole Joel. You talk about your daughter not getting a tip...but maybe she should provide BETTER SERVICE!! Remember, it is called the SERVICE INDUSTRY for a reason. You provide great service, you get a GREAT TIP!! But you Morons are the type that think that just because you wait on a high profile Black Person, that they should automatically leave you a Ten Thousand Dollar TIP on a One Thousand Dollar Tab!! That just goes to show what a bunch of Ignorant Ass Wipes you are!! I say F*ck you, because I would not leave your stupid asses a tip either!!
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By: dumb on 7/17/2010 9:00AM
i wonder if the same advisor that told him to have a 1 hour special "the decision" is whispering in his ear to buy this house? he should be fired
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By: Dave on 7/17/2010 9:13AM
The man continues to display the values of an uneducated athlete. It's HIS life. Let him screw it up. He has shown the world who he really is. This "home" purchase is just another way to feed his out-of-control ego.
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