Here’s How to Watch LeBron James Play in Drew League for the First Time Since 2011

For the first time in over a decade, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is set to play in the pro-am Drew League on Saturday for a friendly game.

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attends a game between the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns
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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attends a game between the Lakers and the Phoenix Suns

LeBron James is set to make an appearance as a player in the Drew League for the first time in over a decade on Saturday.

Chris Haynes for Yahoo Sports confirmed, the Lakers star is set to return to the pro-am league for the first time since 2011. If he does show up, his game will be streamed via the Caffeine app here.

The news comes not long after Chicago Bulls shooting guard DeMar DeRozan hinted that he’ll be at the league alongside LeBron, who could be playing as part of his squad the MMV Cheaters.

LeBron James is expected to play in the @DrewLeague on Saturday for the first time since 2011, a source tells @YahooSports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 16, 2022

👑xDbo
Drew league tomorrow
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— DeMar DeRozan (@DeMar_DeRozan) July 16, 2022

Per the official Drew League schedule shared on Twitter, James will play in the Los Angeles-based league at 1:45 pm PT (4:45 pm ET) if he is teaming up with DeRozan. The games are set to be streamed via Caffeine, either via the company’s app or website.

ESPN reported that Kyrie Irving is also expected to appear, playing at 11:00 am PT (2:00 pm ET).

Week 6 of #TheDrew tips of tomorrow at 11 AM.

🗓 A look at this weekend’s schedule of games, highlighted by a battle between 5-0 MMV Cheaters and 5-0 Black Pearl Elite.

Let us know if you plan on coming through! pic.twitter.com/v0d7k1iXGQ

— Drew League (@DrewLeague) July 16, 2022

Founded in 1973, the Drew League is held every summer in Los Angeles and frequently attracts NBA stars to play during the offseason.

Countless NBA heavyweights have participated in the past, including Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, James Harden, and Kevin Durant among many others.

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