LeBron Joins Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James joins the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract for his 24th season.
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LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract, citing his close friendship with Tyrese Maxey and his hope of helping Joel Embiid win an NBA championship. Jaylen Brown’s arrival in an offseason trade also strengthened Philadelphia’s appeal, and James said demanding offseason training had left him energized for his 24th season. Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman said the team was not counting on James’s return, citing its roster and recent success; after reaching last season’s Eastern Conference finals, Cleveland added Peyton Watson and extended Donovan Mitchell and James Harden.
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James signed with Philadelphia on a two-year, $8 million contract. He said he initially felt “done” after his 23rd season with the Lakers, but changed his mind after time with his family and finding he still felt physically and mentally strong in offseason workouts.
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James has won championships with every team he has played for: the Lakers, Miami and Cleveland.
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In a September 25 Instagram post, James shared footage of offseason workouts that often began before sunrise and wrote, “Year 24 on the way!” His upcoming season will extend his record for the most seasons played in NBA history.
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Cleveland won 52 games and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals after winning two seven-game series, but the eventual champion New York Knicks swept the Cavaliers in the conference finals.
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