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Why did LeBron James sign with the Philadelphia 76ers? Let him explain

Veteran superstar LeBron James has opened up about his stunning decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and sign with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Ahead of his twenty-fourth season and entering the league at age forty-one, the four-time champion explained that relationships off the court and strong roster additions heavily influenced his choice.

Specifically, his connection with Tyrese Maxey, alongside the presence of Joel Embiid and a blockbuster trade for Jaylen Brown, convinced him that Philadelphia was the ideal destination to pursue another championship.

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