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By Matt Audilet
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LeBron James ended his highly-publicize free agency process this past Friday, announcing his decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
James now joins a talented Philadelphia roster featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown — who the 76ers acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Eastern Conference-rival Boston Celtics just a few weeks before The King's decision.
During the most recent episode of the "Game Over" podcast, James' agent, Rich Paul, said they weren't considering the 76ers as an option until after the Brown trade.
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"If you would have heard our conversations one day before the trade and then two days after the trade — those conversations couldn't have been further apart," Paul explained.
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“We never really heard from the Sixers because the Sixers never really thought it was even a chance," Paul added. "No, never even thought it was a chance. We started having conversations about just basketball in its self, how things can play out and what it actually takes to win."
James signed a two-year deal with the 76ers worth the veteran minimum $8 million. He chose to sign with Philadelphia over other reported top options like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors.
"I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship," James said in his announcement. "I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time."
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