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Former NFL star and current sports analyst Shannon Sharpe was in attendance as the Lakers defeated the Hawks in Los Angeles.

After the game, Sharpe caught up with his friend LeBron James, who led his team in scoring with 25 points.

Sharpe, who is a co-host of UNDISPUTED, usually defends James during debates with Skip Bayless, who is usually critical of the Lakers superstar.