LeBron James go launch im record 24th NBA campaign on Tuesday at age 41 wit di Philadelphia 76ers, as e dey chase fifth career title. Di Sixers go open di league 81st season for New York, wia di Knicks go raise dia first championship banner since 1973.
James announce im move to Philadelphia on July 24, as e frame di decision like final title run. "I believe say I fit help make di Philadelphia 76ers championship team and I dey so excited to energize new fan base and start dis incredible journey one last time," e write for X. Two days later di team confirm say e don sign two-year deal wey worth $8 million.
Di NBA all-time leading scorer don reveal for June say e dey comot from Los Angeles Lakers, wia e win im fourth title. Four-time MVP, James don win championships before wit Miami, hometown club Cleveland and di Lakers. Wit Philadelphia, e fit become di first player to win NBA titles wit four or more different franchises.
James say im new teammates share im title ambitions, including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe and former Boston star Jaylen Brown, all of dem dey seek first NBA crown. E get career averages of 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 1.5 steals across 1,622 games.
James record 10 points, five assists and four rebounds inside 114-108 pre-season loss for Brooklyn and warn say cohesion no go come instantly. "If you want do something special, e take time, every single day you dey do things wey you fit no want do," e tok. "I no comot from my family to lose for second round, I know dat one for sure."
