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By Matt Audilet
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LeBron James ended his highly-publicized free agency process this past Friday, committing to play his historic 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers.
James chose the 76ers over a few other top options, including the Miami Heat.
If James signed with the Heat, he would've joined a starting lineup featuring Bam Adebayo and Giannis Antetokounmpo. During a recent conversation with Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, Adebayo revealed the contents of a text message he sent to James following his decision.
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“Like I told him in the message, I’m going to bust his [expletive]. So it’s going to be an exciting season. I’m excited for the East,” Adebayo said, via Chiang.
Adebayo and James were teammates on the USA Basketball squad that secured a gold medal at the Paris Olympics in the summer of 2024. The 29-year-old big man was no doubt at the forefront of the Heats' recruiting efforts before James' ultimate decision.
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James and the 76ers are one of the clear favorites to win the Eastern Conference. The 41-year-old NBA superstar joins a talented roster featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown — who the 76ers acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics earlier this offseason.
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