Philadelphia 76ers shared a photo of LeBron James’ jersey in their locker room with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf. James will wear no. 23 for the Sixers in the upcoming season of the NBA.
The 76ers and James announced on Monday that their two-year deal on the veteran’s minimum for $8 million total was official.
“There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization,” team president Mike Gansey said as quoted by ESPN.
James said he wants to make Philadelphia a championship team during his stint.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,” James said.
Sixers’ team owner Josh Harris said he can not wait to see James along with Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey on the court for the side.
“I cannot wait to see LeBron alongside Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and our talented roster as we work to deliver a championship for Philly,” team owner Josh Harris said.
James has achieved all in his glorious NBA career. The veteran is a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP and a member of the NBA’s 75th anniversary team.
Mike Gansey and James’ bonhomie goes almost two decades back.
“I have had the pleasure of knowing LeBron since high school and have seen the high-level impact he’s produced at every stop of his basketball journey,” Gansey said. “He is a consummate professional, the ultimate competitor and a tireless worker. But he is also an incredible person with natural leadership traits, a family man, and someone who possesses unwavering commitment to community and those around him.”
James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game in the previous season for the LA Lakers.

