Los Angeles Laker Russell Westbrook Buys $37M L.A. Mansion Against LeBron James

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There aren't many facts available about the home because the sale is off-market.

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A private pool and a four-car garage are located outside.Ms. Ecclestone was represented in.

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Mr. Westbrook has been a member of the Lakers since last season, although he was unavailable for comment.

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James, his teammate and new neighbor, has been a member of the Lakers

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since 2018 and purchased his Brentwood home for $23 million in 2017.

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