LeBron James says friendship with Maxey, desire to help Embiid win a title led him to 76ers
James said his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win a title drove his two-year, $8 million move.
- On Friday's 'Mind the Game' podcast, LeBron James explained he wants to give the 'blueprint' of winning to Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to help the Philadelphia 76ers complete 'the process' this season.
- James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia this summer after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 41-year-old expressed regret over missing a 2020 championship parade due to the pandemic.
- Maxey's consistent work ethic and personality were key factors in James' decision, while helping Embiid win his first NBA championship motivated the move. Embiid has achieved individual success but has yet to lead the Sixers past the second round since 2014.
- James is scheduled to meet the press for the first time as a Sixer on Monday at media day in Camden, New Jersey. Training camp opens the following day.
- Philadelphia will play a league-maximum 34 nationally televised games this season while pursuing their first title since 1983. James hopes to be the 'final little piece' helping the franchise overcome past playoff struggles.
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The Pottstown MercuryLeBron James says friendship with Tyrese Maxey decisive in picking 76ers
LeBron James said his longstanding friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign with the 76ers.
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