The Philadelphia 76ers are set up great for the next couple of seasons with the roster they have assembled after making big moves this summer. NBA champion Jaylen Brown was traded to them by the Boston Celtics.
Then, it was game on for the biggest free agent in LeBron James after he expressed some major interest. The four-time NBA champion then signed with Philadelphia.
“LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers for his final run at another NBA championship, he announced Friday,” ESPN’s Dave McMenamin wrote. “James, 41, is signing a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania.”
For James, he thought at the conclusion of last season that it was going to be it for him. He made this admission once he signed with the 76ers.
“I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love,” James posted.
Last season, it was hard for James to get going at times, especially at the beginning of the season when he was injured. Philadelphia held an open scrimmage, and it has been noted that James looks much healthier than last season.
“LeBron missed the first 15 games of last season and was clearly limited with his handle as he battled sciatica issues. It coincided with his first summer playing golf consistently. He looks noticeably healthier this offseason and more fluid with his movement,” NBA writer Damien Peters wrote.
This is exactly what 76ers fans want to see, as James is going to be a huge part of the offense. Head coach Nick Nurse has already revealed that the former MVP is going to be the playmaker of the group.
James is going to be a force with the talented roster that he is surrounded by. The 76ers are in great hands, especially if James continues to stay healthy all season. Philadelphia will do whatever it takes to not let his health worsen.
