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LeBron James-Mike Gansey relationship: Inside the high school connection between newest 76er and Philadelphia president originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
It's rare that high school opponents eventually play on the same team in the NBA. It may be even more of a rarity for the two to serve as the team's president while the other is an active player on the roster; just ask Philadelphia 76ers President Mike Gansey and newest Sixer LeBron James.
The two have roots dating back to their high school days in the Buckeye State, when they even competed against each other in the state's Mr. Basketball race in 2001.
More than 20 years later, both are vying to win an NBA championship once the opening tip is in the air for the 2026-27 season.
Here's the rundown on the connection between the 76ers' new star and their…
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