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NBA star LeBron James to join Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James, age 41, announced he will join the Philadelphia 76ers next season as his final NBA team after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James stated on X that he believes he can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and is excited to energize a new fan base.
Basketball superstar LeBron James has announced he will be joining the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
The NBA veteran, 41, said on Friday that the 76ers will be the last team he plays for in his career, after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Sixers grabbed James, over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Heat, also rumored to be in the running for James.
"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 on X.
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