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LeBron James joins Sixers superteam and sets jersey records

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In late July 2026, LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million veteran-minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move he described as his “last decision.” The signing ended speculation regarding a potential move to the Golden State Warriors and instead triggered a roster scramble for the Warriors, where Draymond Green declined his player option before re-signing on a one-year, $27.7 million deal to provide salary-cap flexibility. James’s No. 23 jersey became the fastest-selling jersey for a player changing teams in Fanatics history, breaking a previous record held by Shohei Ohtani. By late August, commercial interest in Philadelphia has surged ahead of James’s official presentation and debut. Fans have begun lining up at the Xfinity Mobile Arena team store to purchase his new jersey, prompting the organization to open the store for two special shopping days to manage the high demand. The Sixers’ roster, now featuring James alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, and rookie Labaron Philon Jr., has been labeled a “superteam.” While Kevin Durant noted the presence of four potential 25-point scorers, Shaquille O’Neal warned that the franchise must win a title to avoid being labeled a failure. As the preseason approaches, James’s potential 100-mile helicopter commute from New York City remains a point of contention, facing opposition from Mayor Zohran Mamdani. However, agent Rich Paul suggested that commuting from New York or Brooklyn is a “viable option” that the coaching staff would accept, provided James remains punctual. Tyrese Maxey emphasized that the team’s success will depend on players setting aside individual egos to embrace a collective approach.

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