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On a day when doorbells are ringing and jack-o’-lanterns glow across the country, LeBron James has delivered his own Halloween treat — not a dunk or a costume, but a story. The Los Angeles Lakers star announced his newest children’s book, “Happy Spooky Halloween,” on Thursday, sharing his excitement for a project that merges his lifelong love of the holiday with his growing authorship career.

“You guys know how much I love Halloween, and this one’s going to be special,” James said in a video to fans. “So happy spooky Halloween … to everyone.” On Instagram , he added, “This is a bucket list item for me for real!!! I used to read all

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