LeBron James declines $100 million to sign with Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has voluntarily given up a potential $100 million in earnings by signing a two‑year contract worth about $8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. The deal ends his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers and positions him for a possible fifth NBA championship while playing alongside his son, Bronny James.

James, now the first active NBA player to become a billionaire, said the decision reflects his focus on legacy rather than finances. The contract, the first of its kind in NBA history to involve a father‑son duo on the same team, also fuels ongoing debate over his standing among the sport’s all‑time greats.