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One Current Duke Player Set to Earn More than LeBron James Next Season
Rich Paul said James could play beyond the two-year contract, and ESPN reported Philadelphia may be his final NBA stop.
- On July 24, LeBron James signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Agent Rich Paul recently suggested that James, currently 41, could potentially extend his career beyond this agreement.
- James called Paul in the early hours of July 24 to conclude a 24-day private deliberation. He ultimately chose Philadelphia over other teams including the Heat and Warriors.
- The 76ers lineup now features Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown alongside James. Philadelphia's starting five averaged a combined 27 assists per game, positioning them to improve their offense significantly.
- James signed for $8 million over two years, providing cap relief for the 76ers. He will serve as a primary ball-handler alongside Maxey, bringing playmaking to the Eastern Conference.
- Entering his 24th NBA season at age 41, James could play four additional years, reaching age 45. This would potentially make him the second-oldest player in NBA history after Nat Hickey, who played until 45 years, 363 days old.
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Savannah James And Zhuri Made LeBron James’ Move To 76ers Possible
LeBron James heading to the Philadelphia 76ers was already the biggest NBA plot twist of the summer. But according to his agent, Rich Paul, there was one group whose opinion mattered more than everyone else’s. No, not NBA executives, not fans, not even Charles Barkley. It was LeBron’s family. Rich Paul revealed that LeBron’s wife, Savannah James, and daughter, Zhuri, were fully on board with the move before the news became official. Apparently, …
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