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LeBron James to play for Philadelphia 76ers, calling it his "last decision"

LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history, announced he is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers for the Philadelphia 76ers, a team that hasn't won a championship since 1983. Mark Strassmann reports.

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Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment Should we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the Golden State Warriors would have been a losing gamble on the health of players five times closer to the ends of their careers than the beginnings. He knew the Cleveland Cava…

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LeBron James to play for Philadelphia 76ers, calling it his "last decision"

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LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character

Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment Should we have seen this coming all along? LeBron James knew that joining the Golden State Warriors would have been a losing gamble on the health of players five times closer to the ends of their careers than the beginnings. He knew the Cleveland Cava…

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LeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbuster

Star will play record 24th NBA season in Philly Deal is reportedly two years, $8m with player option 41-year-old spent last eight seasons with Lakers Analysis: LeBron to Philly is perfectly in character LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8m deal that includes a player option. Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul confirmed the terms of the agreement to ESPN, and James addressed the move…

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