It's official: LeBron James is a member of the Philadelphia 76ers.
The NBA's all-time leading scorer will wear No. 23 with the Sixers, who announced the signing Monday.
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 27, 2026
"I cannot wait to see LeBron alongside Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and our talented roster as we work to deliver a championship for Philly," Sixers managing partner Josh Harris said in a statement. "To LeBron and his family: We are grateful you chose the 76ers and look forward to this next chapter of your legendary career."
can’t believe this is my life. @KingJames to Philly‼️ pic.twitter.com/HOIpkgEDB9
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 27, 2026
The 22-time All-Star shook up the NBA landscape last Friday when it was reported that he was joining Philadelphia on a two-year, $8-million deal. After James told the Los Angeles Lakers he would not be returning, the 41-year-old's list of suitors included the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat, among others.
James said his decision to sign with the 76ers boiled down to his belief that he could make them a "championship team."
A four-time NBA champion, James most recently won a ring in 2020 with the Lakers. He's also captured titles with the Heat (2012 and 2013) and the Cavaliers (2016).
