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LeBron James returns jerseys to store; he says just let me play.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)

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| February 01, 2003 | Morgan, David Lee, Jr. | COPYRIGHT 2003 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: David Lee Morgan Jr.

AKRON, Ohio _ LeBron James said Saturday he has given back the gifts that could cost him the rest of his high school basketball career.

James, the St. Vincent-St. Mary basketball star who is expected to be the No. 1 pick in the June NBA draft, was at team practice Saturday morning but did not participate in any drills.

"I took the jerseys back," James said. "I just want to play."

On Friday, Ohio High School Athletic Association commissioner Clair Muscaro ruled James forfeited his eligibility for the remainder of the season because he accepted two throwback jerseys from Next, a sports clothing store in ...

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