Deandre Ayton, the Los Angeles Lakers' new free agent signing, will be the ninth No. 1 overall pick to be a teammate of LeBron's. That's the most in league history. MORE: Lakers make 'insane' decision that could jeopardize future with LeBron, Luka

The second-year guard says he doesn't pay attention to the rumors about his superstar father possibly seeking a trade. "He just tells me not to worry about it."

For Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, 41, the end is nigh. It will come soon, whether with the Lakers or another team, and it likely will come with all the adulation one of North American sports' all-time greats deserves.