If Minnesota is indeed interested, the team is already getting a bump in recruitment from one notable resident. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded to a tweet of the report of James' Lakers departure with a simple message for The King. It's a screenshot of an article from the Minnesota Star Tribune with a headline that says "Minnesota ranked best in country for quality of life." It seems like a long-shot pitch, but hey, that might just appeal to a 41-year-old nearing retirement.

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