LeBRON JAMES has completed his stunning switch to the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA's biggest star moves to the league's most famous franchise after inking a massive $154million (£117m) contract over four years. LeBron, 33, had been linked with a move to the Lakers in recent months as it became clear his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers could not realistically compete with the Golden State Warriors. Despite his advancing years and the wear and tear on his body, James remains the game's most dominant player - and one of sports highest-paid. He is said to have a personal fortune of $730million (£555m), while there are rumours that Nike handed him a $1BILLION lifetime deal as his shoe line remains the best-selling of any current NBA star. James led the Cavaliers to the Finals for the fourth successive year, but despite a superhuman personal performance - in which he averaged 34 points, eight rebounds, ten assists. a block and a steal - the Cavs were easily beaten in four games. In a short statement, he said on Instagram: "Thank you Northeast Ohio for an incredible four seasons. This will always be home." Read more: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/6672852/lebron-james-la-lakers-117-million-cleveland-cavaliers-nba/ For more great videos, pictures and stories please subscribe to the channel and go to thesun.co.uk