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LeBron James Unfollows @Cavs Begins Following @StarWars

CLEVELAND, OH — According to sources on Twitter basketball phenom LeBron James (@KingJames) is no longer following his own team, the Cleveland Cavaliers (@Cavs), fueling rumors that he may be signing with the Golden State Warriors team instead. Even more interesting is the fact that the four-time NBA MVP has begun to follow @StarWars and director @RianJohnson, who is currently shooting Star Wars: Episode VIII. Speculation throughout the twittersphere has exploded over the last few hours, leaving basketball and sci-fi fans divided. The former believe the “Unfollow” is part of James’ preparations for the NBA playoffs, while the latter believe he has scored a role in the upcoming space opera film.

Given James’ physical stature — 6’8″ and 250 lbs. — the actor is a shoe-in for a Wookiee or perhaps an imposing villain a la Darth Vader. Granted, the power forward would bring more than size to Star Wars. James is also a fairly skilled comic actor as he recently proved in a star turn opposite Amy Schumer in Trainwreck.

Despite nothing but an “Unfollow” to go on, some fans have even theorized the NBA All-Star may be leaving the game of basketball altogether, opting for a career in Star Wars films and the lucrative sci-fi convention circuit instead. At this point, the ball is in James’ court.

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-William “Willybobo” Bobo

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Willybobo

Hailing from the fictional planet of Yarvin IV, which is populated by bumblebee people, is Willybobo. As the Editor-in-chief of FSW, he strives to make the Star Wars fan community a better place for nerds and geeks everywhere. Willybobo was a very active member of the Cantina Star Wars fan forum so you may recognize him from there. He lives with an urn carrying the ashes of his former master, and spends all day asking the mighty Sheev for advice.

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