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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 Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • James chose the 76ers because he believes the team can win a championship.
  • He has won four NBA championships in his career with the Lakers, Heat, and Cavaliers.

LeBron James is set to wear number 23 for the Philadelphia 76ers, as announced by the team.

Team co-owner Josh Harris expressed his excitement about James joining the roster, which includes Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. "We are grateful you chose the 76ers and are excited for this new chapter in your legendary career," Harris stated, emphasizing the team's goal to win a championship in Philadelphia.

James, 41, had reportedly signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers last Friday, generating significant NBA buzz. He had decided against returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, with the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat also reportedly interested.

James cited his belief in the current 76ers roster as a "championship team" as the primary reason for his decision. He has previously won four NBA titles: one with the Lakers in 2020, two with the Miami Heat in 2012 and 2013, and one with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.

We are grateful you chose the 76ers and are excited for this new chapter in your legendary career.

โ€” Josh HarrisPhiladelphia 76ers co-owner Josh Harris welcomed LeBron James to the team.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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