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NBA: Superfan James Goldstein’s tour of John Lautner-designed home

Updated 7:51 AM EDT, Fri March 31, 2017
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NBA superfan James Goldstein announced he will donate his John Lautner-designed home -- and all its contents -- to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
NBA superfan James Goldstein announced he will donate his John Lautner-designed home -- and all its contents -- to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
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Known as "Jimmy" to his friends, Goldstein likes to arrive at NBA games 45 minutes before tipoff to socialize with players, many of whom he calls friends. He is pictured here with Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets before a 2014 Western Conference playoff game in Houston, Texas.
Known as "Jimmy" to his friends, Goldstein likes to arrive at NBA games 45 minutes before tipoff to socialize with players, many of whom he calls friends. He is pictured here with Dwight Howard of the Houston Rockets before a 2014 Western Conference playoff game in Houston, Texas.
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Goldstein is also friends with many entertainers -- like rapper Lil Wayne -- who share a common interest in basketball.
Goldstein is also friends with many entertainers -- like rapper Lil Wayne -- who share a common interest in basketball.
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Goldstein -- seen with Danish model Amalie Wichmann before a 2011 Los Angeles Lakers playoff game -- is also an enthusiast of high fashion, and is the inspiration behind the clothing line James Goldstein Couture.
Goldstein -- seen with Danish model Amalie Wichmann before a 2011 Los Angeles Lakers playoff game -- is also an enthusiast of high fashion, and is the inspiration behind the clothing line James Goldstein Couture.
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Over the years, Goldstein has become as famous for his clothes as he is for his dedication to watching NBA games. His name currently dons the label James Goldstein Couture, which sells women's and men's lines in Europe.
Over the years, Goldstein has become as famous for his clothes as he is for his dedication to watching NBA games. His name currently dons the label James Goldstein Couture, which sells women's and men's lines in Europe.
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Featuring several hundred pieces -- most of them purchased in France and Italy -- Goldstein's unique collection of clothing will also be donated to LACMA.
Featuring several hundred pieces -- most of them purchased in France and Italy -- Goldstein's unique collection of clothing will also be donated to LACMA.
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Never spotted without a hat, Goldstein displays a custom-designed collection by the walls of his bedroom. Glass windows above the hats peer into the architectural marvel's swimming pool.
Never spotted without a hat, Goldstein displays a custom-designed collection by the walls of his bedroom. Glass windows above the hats peer into the architectural marvel's swimming pool.
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The concrete, wood and steel-built living room of the Sheats Goldstein residence has been featured in several films, including "The Big Lebowski" and "Charlie's Angels" -- as well as the Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams video for "Let's Get Blown."
The concrete, wood and steel-built living room of the Sheats Goldstein residence has been featured in several films, including "The Big Lebowski" and "Charlie's Angels" -- as well as the Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams video for "Let's Get Blown."
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Snoop and Pharrell also took a dip in the residence's famous pool during their two-day video shoot.
Snoop and Pharrell also took a dip in the residence's famous pool during their two-day video shoot.
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Architect Lautner designed all the furniture in the Sheats Goldstein Residence -- a rarity.
Architect Lautner designed all the furniture in the Sheats Goldstein Residence -- a rarity.
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Club James, Goldstein's personal nightclub, saw the likes of Jay Z and Beyonce celebrate Rihanna's birthday last year. "I could see some (NBA players) having parties here," he said.
Club James, Goldstein's personal nightclub, saw the likes of Jay Z and Beyonce celebrate Rihanna's birthday last year. "I could see some (NBA players) having parties here," he said.
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Goldstein's office is part of an extension to the original home, built on the lot next door where another Lautner house once stood. The house was torn down with the architect's blessing.
Goldstein's office is part of an extension to the original home, built on the lot next door where another Lautner house once stood. The house was torn down with the architect's blessing.
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Goldstein's library features dozens of books on fashion and design -- many which have featured the Sheats Goldstein Residence in their pages.
Goldstein's library features dozens of books on fashion and design -- many which have featured the Sheats Goldstein Residence in their pages.
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The library and office space in the new extension mimic the concrete and steel built-in furniture of the original John Lautner-designed residence.
The library and office space in the new extension mimic the concrete and steel built-in furniture of the original John Lautner-designed residence.
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Goldstein explains his plans to the writer Motez Bishara on his vision for an infinity pool and full-scale eatery below Club James.
Goldstein explains his plans to the writer Motez Bishara on his vision for an infinity pool and full-scale eatery below Club James.
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Artwork -- some featuring renderings of the owner -- are featured throughout the household.
Artwork -- some featuring renderings of the owner -- are featured throughout the household.
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Goldstein's "infinity tennis court" sits above Club James and is the scene of morning rallies between the owner and hitting coach Tony Graham. It also serves as the site of annual fundraiser events, and has been featured in commercials with Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer.
Goldstein's "infinity tennis court" sits above Club James and is the scene of morning rallies between the owner and hitting coach Tony Graham. It also serves as the site of annual fundraiser events, and has been featured in commercials with Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer.
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The master bedroom of the Sheats Goldstein Residence -- featuring sliding glass walls -- is one of the most photographed rooms in the world.
The master bedroom of the Sheats Goldstein Residence -- featuring sliding glass walls -- is one of the most photographed rooms in the world.
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The bedroom is the scene of many modeling shoots.
The bedroom is the scene of many modeling shoots.
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And sports a breathtaking view of the Los Angeles skyline.
And sports a breathtaking view of the Los Angeles skyline.
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Even in artwork, Goldstein does not go hatless.
Even in artwork, Goldstein does not go hatless.
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To get to his courtside seats for the Lakers and Clippers, Goldstein drives his 1961 convertible Rolls Royce from his Beverly Hills mansion to the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles, a one-hour journey in traffic.
To get to his courtside seats for the Lakers and Clippers, Goldstein drives his 1961 convertible Rolls Royce from his Beverly Hills mansion to the Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles, a one-hour journey in traffic.
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