LeBron James Cites Friendship With Maxey, Desire to Help Embiid in 76ers Decision
James explains that his bond with Tyrese Maxey and a wish to assist Joel Embiid were key factors in joining Philadelphia.
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- feeds.bleacherreport.comLeBron James Wants to Give 'Blueprint' to Joel Embiid, Help Complete 'The Process' with 76ers2%
- www.espn.comLeBron: Maxey friendship, desire to help Embiid drove 76ers decision1%▼1 points since the previous source
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLeBron James Says 76ers Need to Put Egos Aside to Win NBA Title, 'Shouldn't Be No Misunderstanding'1%
- SI FeedLeBron James Finally Opens Up About Why He Chose the 76ers1%
- CBS Sports HeadlinesLeBron James details three main reasons he chose 76ers, including wanting to help Joel Embiid win a title1%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLeBron James Dishes on 'Intel' He Got About VJ Edgecombe After Making 76ers Decision1%
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLeBron James Says 76ers Will Need 'Bunker Mentality' to Combat Narratives During 2026-27 NBA Season1%
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- LeBron: Maxey friendship, desire to help Embiid drove 76ers decision www.espn.com ·
- LeBron James Says 76ers Will Need 'Bunker Mentality' to Combat Narratives During 2026-27 NBA Season feeds.bleacherreport.com
- LeBron James Dishes on 'Intel' He Got About VJ Edgecombe After Making 76ers Decision feeds.bleacherreport.com
- LeBron James details three main reasons he chose 76ers, including wanting to help Joel Embiid win a title CBS Sports Headlines
- LeBron James Finally Opens Up About Why He Chose the 76ers SI Feed
- LeBron James Says 76ers Need to Put Egos Aside to Win NBA Title, 'Shouldn't Be No Misunderstanding' feeds.bleacherreport.com
- LeBron James Wants to Give 'Blueprint' to Joel Embiid, Help Complete 'The Process' with 76ers feeds.bleacherreport.com
In this story
- LeBron James
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Joel Embiid
- Tyrese Maxey