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LeBron signs with Philadelphia 76ers, stuns sports world - ESPN LeBron James is heading to the City of Brotherly Love.
The four-time NBA champion is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Friday morning.
He joins a team with former MVP Joel Embiid, former Finals MVP Jaylen Brown and two-time All-Star Tyrese Maxey.
Philadelphiabecame a legit destination for James after it acquired Brown in a stunning trade on July 1.
The 76ers were among multiple suitors, including the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors, that inquired about James' services after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he wasn't returning to the team.
Embiid, Brown and Maxey had all been in communication with James during his free agency saga, with Maxey leading the charge, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin on July 14.
The recruiting paid off just 10 days later.
The sports world reacted accordingly to James signing with the 76ers.
James gave his reasoning behind why he chose the 76ers on X saying that he wasn't ready to stop playing and that he wants to win a championship.
this game.
I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.
The last few weeks have really been special.
I've never been able to have no clue what to do and take real time to just think.
I've had an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all another championship.
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.
Thank you LA.
Miami I'll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!.