LeBron James Is Officially Signing With the Philadelphia 76ERS for His Final NBA Contract
The transaction brings an end to the 41-year-old superstar’s eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. James announced the move on social media, describing the signing as his “last decision” and expressing his desire to contend for another title. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James wrote.
- ▪The transaction brings an end to the 41-year-old superstar’s eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- ▪James announced the move on social media, describing the signing as his “last decision” and expressing his desire to contend for another title.
- ▪I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James wrote.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 13 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ LeBron James makes NBA free agency decision, announces plans to sign with 76ers — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers — NBC News — Top
- ▪ LeBron James signs with Philadelphia 76ers — FOX 29 Philadelphia
- ▪ LeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbuster — The Guardian — US
- ▪ LeBron James signing with 76ers in stunner after leaving Lakers in free agency — California Post
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Roy Rochlin/Getty Images Sports 10 Hrs ago 347 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary LeBron James is joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year $8 million USD deal The move ends his eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers James shared on social media that the decision represents the final leg of his career LeBron James is officially joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8-million USD contract ahead of his record-extending 24th NBA season. The transaction brings an end to the 41-year-old superstar’s eight-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. James announced the move on social media, describing the signing as his “last decision” and expressing his desire to contend for another title. “I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind.
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