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Teen's dying wish to shake LeBron's hand at Christmas Day game

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Corey Groves, a 17-year-old Los Angeles Lakers fan with Stage 4 sarcoma cancer, is hoping to meet LeBron James on Christmas.

The native of Brampton, Ontario, has been given a year to live, and for his final wish, he wants to shake James' hand at the Lakers' Christmas Day tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Kevin Connor of the Toronto Sun.

"Before getting sick, I would eat, sleep basketball," Groves told Connor on Wednesday.

"Chances are (being in L.A. for the Christmas Day game) will be my last holiday ever. I'm hoping to spread the word and maybe get LeBron's attention so I can shake my hero's hand."

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Ready to cheer for my team tonight👑 TGIF @kingjames

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Groves said he admires James not only for his play on the court, but the work he does to support underprivileged kids and first responders.

Groves reached out to the Children's Wish Foundation about his desire to meet James but hasn't heard back from the organization about any prospect of making it a reality in months.

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