LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers
NBA superstar LeBron James has announced he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year veteran's minimum contract. The 41-year-old forward, who previously considered retirement, stated he believes he can help the team win a championship.
Why it matters
This move represents a major shift in the NBA landscape, as one of the league's most iconic players joins a new franchise for the final stage of his career.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James’ first final decision was that he would retire. Weeks of deep reflection led him to change his mind, however, with all the familiar options in front of him to extend his career; a third trip with Cleveland, a second stop in Miami, maybe even stay in California for a high-profile union in Golden State.
The blaring headline in bold letters still seemed like a feverish dream to the bulk of a fan base that wasn’t even alive the last time the franchise won a title, but it’s true:
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers.
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