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Kevin Hart: LeBron 'said kiss his a--' when I tried to recruit him to 76ers

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Warning: Story contains coarse language

The loyalty of LeBron James cannot be bought. Well, at least not for anything less than several hundred million dollars.

Noted Philadelphia 76ers fan Kevin Hart attempted to sway James' interest in joining "The Process" by offering The King a measly $40, the comedian told TMZ Sports.

Understandably, the three-time champion responded with a degree of incredulity.

"He said kiss his ass," Hart laughed.

James is expected to decline his $35.6-million player option for next season, allowing him to lock up over $200 million in long-term salary if he chooses. It's unclear whether Hart's offer of $40 could contravene the league's collective bargaining agreement.

"I don't see him leaving," Hart added. "Other people think he will ... I don't see him going nowhere."

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