In an Instagram post
Superstar LeBron James announces his new team
Basketball superstar LeBron James will continue his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. The 41-year-old hopes the move will give him another shot at an NBA title—and is willing to forgo a significant amount of money to do so.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen According to his agent, the exceptional player will receive a relatively modest $8 million (€7 million) for a two-year contract that includes a player option. James spent the past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
With the star-studded California team, he won a title during the 2020 COVID-19 season—the fourth of his career. Now entering his 24th NBA season, the league’s all-time leading scorer continues to extend his record. James has also held the record for most games played in the North American professional league since March. Many experts consider him, alongside Michael Jordan, to be the greatest basketball player in history.
The contract in Philadelphia is likely to be the last of his illustrious career. “This is my final decision,” James commented on social media Friday upon announcing his move—a reference to his sensational switch from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Miami Heat in 2010, which had been marketed as “The Decision.” With Miami, James won the NBA title in both 2012 and 2013, before leading the Cavaliers to victory upon his return to Cleveland in 2016.
76ers Expand Their Star-Studded Roster
The team now hopes to achieve the same feat in Philadelphia. The storied franchise has been waiting in vain for an NBA title for 43 years. The odds are looking good now. Even at an advanced age for a basketball player, James still averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game last season. With the 76ers, he’ll join forces with three other top-tier players: Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, who was acquired just a few weeks ago from rival Boston Celtics. Each of them earns more than $40 million a year.
“I’m not going for the money, and I’m not going for family reasons,” emphasized James, whose son Bronny James continues to play for the Lakers. The record-holder assured everyone that he still wants to work hard. “I want to keep competing, winning, and having the chance to experience the feeling of winning another championship.” He believes he can help turn the Philadelphia 76ers into a championship team. He wants to “embark on this incredible journey one last time.”
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