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LeBron James finally reveals why he chose to sign with the Sixers

LeBron James will officially speak for the first time as a Sixer on Monday at media day. But on Friday, he sat down with Steve Nash for the season premiere of his Mind the Game podcast to discuss what caused…

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 6:00 PM
LeBron James finally reveals why he chose to sign with the Sixers
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • Tyrese Maxey was one of the first people to recruit James once he entered free agency.
  • James cited relationships with Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid as primary reasons for choosing Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

LeBron James explained his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers as a free agent during an appearance with Steve Nash on the Mind the Game podcast. James highlighted several key factors that drew him to Philadelphia after deciding not to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, led by the recruitment and character of guard Tyrese Maxey.

James also cited the presence of Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid as significant reasons for his move. He noted that he and Brown, alongside Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, bring championship experience to the Sixers roster and have already worked out together multiple times during the offseason.

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