LEBRON JAMES HEADING TO PHILADELPHIA, JOINING SIXERS ON TWO-YEAR DEAL

In the latest incredible development of the Sixers’ offseason, LeBron James has chosen Philadelphia. James has agreed to join the Sixers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option in Year 2, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania.

The move comes after the Sixers shocked the NBA by trading for Jaylen Brown and sending Paul George, two first-round draft picks and two second-rounders to the Celtics. On the “Game Over” podcast in early July, Paul named the Heat, Cavaliers, Timberwolves and Warriors among the other teams in the mix for James. James is one of the most decorated athletes in history. He made his 22nd straight All-Star Game last year and averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds over 60 games with the Lakers. The 41-year-old forward opted to leave Los Angeles this summer and seek another opportunity to play for a championship-contending team (on a much lower salary). James played his first NBA game in Philadelphia on Dec. 19, 2003, scoring 36 points in the Cavaliers’ victory over the Sixers. He’s since won four NBA titles and four MVP awards. James is the NBA’s all-time scoring leader, fourth in assists and sixth in steals.

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