It’s official: LeBron James is heading from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA star, who is 41 years old, finally dropped the news on Friday, putting an end to weeks of everyone wondering where the GOAT would land. Seriously, this dude had us on the edge of our seats!
LeBron Was “Done,” Then He Wasn’t
When James announced his new team, he straight up admitted he wasn’t sure if he’d even play after the 2025 season. Can you imagine? One of the greatest to ever touch a basketball, thinking he might just hang it up. “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,” James shared. “I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.” That’s the fire we wanna see. He’s still got it, and he’s not afraid to show it.
The Lakers Showdown Is Coming
Get ready, because LeBron is gonna face his old team this season! Remember when he left Cleveland and went up against the Cavs for the first time? That was appointment television. This is gonna be just as wild, watching him go toe-to-toe with the Lakers. The 76ers and Lakers will play each other twice during the regular season, just like every year in interconference play, once at home and once away. That adds a HUGE layer of interest to those two games. And what if Bronny stays with the Lakers? The possibilities are actually endless for those matchups.
The NBA is expected to drop their full 2026-27 schedule in mid-August. That’s when we’ll find out the exact dates for when LeBron goes up against his former squad. Mark your calendars, because those two games are gonna be must-watch for real.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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