Frank Pingue
LeBron James announced his decision Friday (US time) to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-breaking 24th NBA season.
The league’s all-time leading scorer spent the last eight seasons of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, leading them to a title in 2020 after two separate seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers and four years with the Miami Heat.
“This is my final decision. I’m not going for the money. I’m not going for the family. What am I really playing at this time? I still want to volunteer. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, win and have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James wrote on the social network.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I’m very excited to inspire new fans and start this great journey one last time.”
The 41-year-old James, who last March surpassed Robert Parish’s career record for most regular-season games played, has continued to excel at the highest level despite his age.
He earned a record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection last February in a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists over 60 games.
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Reuters
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