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The Lakers Have More Facebook Friends Than You, Guaranteed

The Lakers have 11 million followers on Facebook, making them the fourth most-followed sports team in the world.

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they are the first North American team to amass 11 million followers on the social networking website Facebook.

The Lakers are the fourth most-followed team in the world on Facebook, behind the European soccer teams FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United. 

"When we created our Facebook page three years ago, we did so with the intention of using the platform as a way to personally connect with our fans not only in America, but all over the world,'' said Tim Harris, the Lakers chief marketing officer and senior vice president of business operations.

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"To know that we are accomplishing that goal is truly gratifying and we appreciate the support from our fans.''

The Lakers will open the shortened NBA season with three consecutive games, starting with the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on Christmas Day, followed by facing the Sacramento Kings on Dec. 26 on the road, and wrapping things up against the Utah Jazz at home on Dec. 27.

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