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LeBron James to Wear No. 23 for Philadelphia 76ers
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LeBron James to Wear No. 23 for Philadelphia 76ers

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • LeBron James will wear the number 23 jersey for the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • The team officially announced the signing of the NBA's all-time leading scorer to a two-year, $8 million contract.
  • General Manager Josh Harris expressed excitement about James joining a talented roster aimed at bringing a championship to Philadelphia.

LeBron James is set to wear the iconic number 23 for the Philadelphia 76ers, as the team officially announced the signing of the NBA's all-time leading scorer. James has agreed to a two-year contract worth $8 million.

The Sixers showcased their anticipation by posting a photo of James' blue jersey hanging in a locker, complete with a crown, a nod to his "King James" nickname. His name has also been added to the team's official roster.

General Manager Josh Harris shared his enthusiasm, stating, "I can't wait to see LeBron alongside Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and our talented team as we work to bring a championship to Philadelphia." He added, "To LeBron and his family: we are grateful you chose the 76ers and look forward to the next chapter of your legendary career. Welcome to the 76ers!"

James, who previously won championships with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers, aims to become the first player to win an NBA title with four different franchises. The 41-year-old star chose Philadelphia, believing he can lead them to a championship, ending the team's 43-year drought.

LeBronu i njegovoj obitelji: zahvalni smo ลกto ste odabrali 76erse i veselimo se sljedeฤ‡em poglavlju vaลกe legendarne karijere. Dobrodoลกli u 76erse!

โ€” Josh HarrisGeneral Manager Josh Harris welcomed LeBron James and his family to the 76ers.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.