LeBron James heading to 76ers, saying it will be his 'last decision'
NBA superstar LeBron James has announced he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th season, describing it as his final career decision. The 41-year-old aims to help the team secure a championship after a long title drought.
Why it matters
This is a major shift in the NBA landscape, as one of the league's most iconic players joins a new roster in pursuit of another championship.
The NBA's all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media Friday, saying it 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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