Philadelphia athletes, including new teammates, react to LeBron James joining 76ers: 'Welcome to the city'

The City of Brotherly Love has its newest star.

LeBron James announced connected societal media Friday that helium would beryllium joining the Philadelphia 76ers for his unprecedented 24th NBA season.

The determination present makes the Sixers a morganatic menace successful the Eastern Conference and is giving the metropolis an further boost to what already is filled with 4 coagulated sports teams, arsenic the 76ers, Flyers, Eagles, and Phillies each made the playoffs successful their astir caller respective seasons.

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LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics look connected during a crippled astatine Crypto.com Arena successful Los Angeles connected Dec. 25, 2023. (NBAE via Getty Images)

When James announced his "last decision," respective of his caller teammates did not adjacent fuss to incorporate their excitement.

Eagles moving backmost Saquon Barkley already wants to marque plans connected the links, arsenic well.

James, 41, is reportedly signing a two-year, $8 cardinal deal, taking a large discount, to join the 76ers, ESPN archetypal reported.

James announced his determination successful a station connected X wherever helium said helium thought helium was done astatine the extremity of past play and that helium had apt played his last game. However, "I inactive genuinely emotion this game, and I person much to give."

A presumption of LeBron James speaking onstage during The Shop Live sheet astatine Fanatics Fest astatine Jacob Javits Center successful New York City connected July 17, 2026. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)

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The 76ers volition beryllium the 4th squad James has played for successful his illustrious career. For Philadelphia, James is the 2nd large prima to articulation the squad this offseason, arsenic they acquired Jaylen Brown successful a stunning commercialized with the Boston Celtics earlier this month.

Last season, the 76ers were swept by the New York Knicks successful the Eastern Conference semifinals, and they anticipation the additions of James and Brown tin propel them to a championship.

Former Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James takes a spill vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2nd circular of the 2026 NBA Playoffs astatine Paycom Center. (Alonzo Adams/Imagn Images)

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While James whitethorn not beryllium the unit helium erstwhile was, helium inactive remains a productive subordinate going into his 24th season. In 60 games with the Los Angeles Lakers past season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per crippled and was named an All-Star for the 22nd time, extending his NBA record.

Fox News' Ryan Canfield contributed to this report.