76ers celebrate James’ arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball’s King
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers have officially signed NBA star LeBron James to a two-year contract worth $8 million. James, a four-time NBA Most Valuable Player, joined the Sixers aiming to help the team win a championship, joining other All-Star players on the roster.Key Facts
- LeBron James signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers for $8 million total on a veteran’s minimum contract.
- The team announced the signing with a photo showing James’ No. 23 jersey with a crown, referencing his nickname “King.”
- James is a four-time NBA MVP, four-time NBA champion, and the NBA’s career scoring leader.
- He announced the move as his “last decision” after thinking about retirement.
- James joins a team with other All-Star starters like Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown.
- The Sixers have not won an NBA championship since 1983 and have not progressed past the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs since 2001.
- Last season, the Sixers finished 45-37 and were eliminated by the New York Knicks in the second round.
- James is 41 years old and will turn 42 in December; he previously helped end a 56-year championship drought for Cleveland in 2016.
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