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VIDEO: LeBron wins shooting contest wearing backpack

Kyle Terada / USA TODAY Sports

LeBron James won't let his baggage get in the way of winning - figuratively and literally.

At the Cleveland Cavaliers' practice on Saturday, James participated in a shooting competition with former teammate and current Cavs shooting consultant Damon Jones.

LeBron James doesn't need to take his backpack off to warm up. The king looks ready for Game 5.

Apparently, this fancy backpack did not prevent King James from winning the contest.

LeBron and Damon Jones going through a pre-practice shooting competition. LeBron kept his backpack on and still won.

A photo posted by Dave McMenamin (@davemcten) on

With a large group of media personnel in attendance, it was no surprise when James capitalized on the opportunity to reference his run-in with a cameraman in Game 4, resulting in a few post-game stitches.

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