Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
LeBron James ‘ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers came after weeks of speculation across the NBA . ESPN insider Brian Windhorst said several important relationships ultimately separated Philadelphia from every other contender.
James officially signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers. The deal includes a player option and positions Philadelphia as a serious championship contender.
Speaking on “First Take,” Windhorst revealed that James stayed engaged with Philadelphia throughout the process. Those conversations gave the organization confidence despite uncertainty.
“LeBron kept having conversations with some of Philly’s players,” Windhorst said. “Joel Embiid obviously was a key conversation, and I don’t think Philly really loved their positioning in the running a few days ago.”
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