LeBron James Arrives as a 76er and Sets Expectations High: ‘I Didn’t Leave My Family to Lose in the Second Round’
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, LeBron James officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers, debuting his new uniform at media day in Camden, New Jersey, after signing a two-year, $8 million veteran minimum contract.
- Tyrese Maxey, the 76ers guard, served as a primary recruiter, convincing James through frequent discussions about the franchise's championship potential. James said, "I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round," underscoring his commitment to contention.
- Philadelphia's revamped roster features 2023 MVP Joel Embiid and 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown, positioning the team to end a championship drought stretching to 1983. Head coach Nick Nurse described James as an "offensive creator."
- The 76ers open their 2026-27 season on October 20 against the reigning champion New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, marking the start of James' record-extending 24th NBA season.
- Addressing speculation about his free-agency decision, James revealed he considered joining the Knicks but rejected the move due to anticipated "outside scrutiny" from joining a newly crowned champion. He remains focused on the daily process ahead.
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LeBron James, 41, spoke on Monday, September 28 during the 76ers' media day in Camden, New Jersey, before starting his first season with Philadelphia. The player warned that building the team's chemistry will take time and asked his new fellows to make sacrifices.LeBron James avoids talking about his future in the NBA“I don't want to talk about the future right now,” James said during the 76ers' media day. He explained that he prefers to live th…
The 41-year-old star was featured at the Philadelphia 76ers Media Day, making it clear that his only goal is to win the championship.
LeBron James reveals why he decided not to join the New York Knicks
Future Hall of Famer and four-time NBA champion LeBron James will soon be starting the next chapter of his illustrious career with the Philadelphia 76ers. And though the 41-year-old has emphasized that he’s happy with his decision to join the 76ers, he recently revealed he also considered signing with the reigning NBA champions, the New...
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