- LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- James, 41, will join a stacked Sixers starting lineup which includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown.
- He will reportedly sign a 2-year, $8 million deal with a player option.
- James announced the news Friday morning on X, saying 'I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team, and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.'
- Tickets to see the team at home in the preseason are available now.
- LeBron and the 76ers will face the Boston Celtics at the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET.
- The 41-year-old will join the Sixers in search of his fifth NBA Championship to round out his historic basketball resume.
- James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, will play his 24th NBA season in Philadelphia.
- The Sixers have pulled off another absolute stunner: they are signing the NBA's all-time leading scorer, LeBron James, according to James' agency, Klutch Sports.
- James departed Los Angeles in part because the Lakers were ready to move on from him and build around new superstar Luka Dončić.
LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, with a player option for the second year. The announcement came on July 24, marking a significant shift in his illustrious career as he departs the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.189
James, now 41, aims to secure his fifth NBA Championship and joins a formidable roster that includes Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Jaylen Brown. This dynamic starting five is poised to lead the Sixers in their quest for their first championship since 1983. James expressed his enthusiasm on X, stating, 'I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team, and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.'247
The Sixers' management, including new President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey, has a history with James, which played a role in this surprising move. The signing allows the team to remain below the hard cap while adding depth with players like Dean Wade and Anfernee Simons as primary reserves.
James' career stats are impressive, averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game last season, showcasing his enduring talent. The Sixers will host their preseason opener against the Boston Celtics on October 16, with tickets now available for fans eager to see James in action.6
“The 41-year-old icon will pair with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and newly acquired Jaylen Brown on a fierce starting lineup. James will sign a 2-year, $8 million minimum contract, and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proclaimed July 24 as 'LeBron James Day' following the announcement.”
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