Breaking down all sorts of benefits of LeBron James joining the Sixers, plus more in the wake of Friday's shocking news.
LeBron James has shocked the basketball world by electing to spend his 24th season – and potentially beyond – with the Sixers.
The NBA's all-time leading scorer is coming to Philadelphia, hoping to do with the Sixers what he has done with every other team he has played for: win a championship.
From the nuances of James' fit with the Sixers to the enormity of this moment, the shocking nature of the Sixers' rapid turnaround and some salary-cap bookkeeping, the following video is worth six minutes of your time:
Spent six minutes talking about the enormity of what has transpired today, the most interesting aspects of LeBron James joining the Sixers, and added an obligatory salary-cap note because the Sixers will have to make a corresponding move here: pic.twitter.com/K0VeqUpzNw
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) July 24, 2026
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