James announces departure from Los Angeles, joins 76ers for final NBA season

LeBron James is set to embark on his 24th NBA season with a new team, announcing his move to the Philadelphia 76ers via social media.

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I believe I can help the Philadelphia 76ers become a championship team. I am also excited to bring energy to a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.

In a post on his X account, James declared his belief in his ability to contribute to a championship-caliber team in Philadelphia. "I believe I can help the Philadelphia 76ers become a championship team," he wrote. "I am also excited to bring energy to a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time."

James also shared heartfelt messages to his previous teams and home. "Thank you, Los Angeles. Miami, I will always love you. Northeastern Ohio will always be my home!" he stated. He emphasized that this decision was final and driven by his competitive spirit rather than financial or familial reasons.

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Thank you, Los Angeles. Miami, I will always love you. Northeastern Ohio will always be my home!

"This is my final decision. I am not playing for money, nor for family reasons. Why am I fighting at this stage?" James questioned, before affirming his commitment. "I am still willing to sacrifice, I am still willing to work hard. I am still willing to give my all. I still want to compete, pursue victory, and I long to experience winning again."

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This is my final decision. I am not playing for money, nor for family reasons. Why am I fighting at this stage? I am still willing to sacrifice, I am still willing to work hard. I am still willing to give my all. I still want to compete, pursue victory, and I long to experience winning again.