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LeBron James Joins Sixers
LeBron James picks Philadelphia over Miami, Cleveland, and Golden State for Sixers.
In brief
LeBron James picks Philadelphia over Miami, Cleveland, and Golden State for Sixers. LeBron James chose the Sixers over other teams to join Philadelphia for the 2026-27 NBA season. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
LeBron James' decision
LeBron James chose Philadelphia for the 2026-27 NBA season.
“I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round”
James' team selection
James picked the Sixers after months of speculation.
James' relationship with Maxey

James has a strong relationship with Tyrese Maxey.
“I have a really, really good, I don't want to say good, great relationship with Tyrese”
Maxey's role
Maxey will play off the ball more with James.
“I think I'm pretty comfortable playing in any type of situation at this point”
Embiid's health
Embiid needs to stay healthy for the season.
“Joel is one of the most talented guys that we have in the world”
Team strength
Sixers have James, Brown, Maxey, Embiid, and Edgecombe.
James' expectations
James wants to win a championship with the Sixers.
“The work needs to be done, and I'm ready to put the work in”
Team challenges
Sixers face tough competition in the Eastern Conference.
James' experience
James has experience with team changes.
Team readiness
Sixers need to improve daily to win.
“One percent better every day”
James' quote
James says he didn't leave his family to lose in the second round.
“I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round”
Team future
Sixers aim to win a championship with James.
Next steps
Sixers start the 2026-27 season with challenges.
What happens next
Sixers work to win the championship.
The main idea
LeBron James chose the Sixers over other teams to join Philadelphia for the 2026-27 NBA season.


