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Rumor: Chris Paul telling people LeBron James wants to join Lakers

Chris Paul, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony

USA Basketball Men’s National Team guard Chris Paul, left, forward LeBron James, guard Kobe Bryant, and forward Carmelo Anthony laugh during a break in practice Saturday, July 14, 2012 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Chris Paul is reportedly recruiting LeBron James very hard to the Rockets.

The response?

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN:

According to my sources, several things are happening. A, Chris Paul is telling folks Lebron ain’t trying to come to Houston. He wants to be in L.A. These are things I’m getting through the grapevine. Chris Paul is saying LeBron wants to be in L.A.

That’s quite believable. LeBron reportedly said he doesn’t like Houston as a city, and we know he likes Los Angeles. Lifestyle matters.

But it won’t be the only consideration. LeBron is still in “championship mode,” and the Rockets are closer than anyone to beating the Warriors. Perhaps, Paul can still convince his friend to join Houston.

But it sounds as if Paul recognizes he’s playing from behind – and so are all other non-Lakers suitors for LeBron.