LeBron James announces he is signing with 76ers - NBA.com
NBA superstar LeBron James has announced he is signing a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. James, who previously played for the Lakers, stated he considered retirement but ultimately decided he still has the desire to compete for a championship.
Why it matters
This move significantly alters the landscape of the NBA, pairing one of the greatest players in history with a 76ers roster already featuring Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA superstar announced on social media Friday.
In his posts, James said this will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.
“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,” James said.
A four-time NBA champion, James wrote he was “done” when his 23rd NBA season ended and that it was his last with the Los Angeles Lakers.
“I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and deicide if I still love this game,” James wrote. “I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
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