LeBron James has made his decision as the all-time great picked the 76ers on Friday over other potential suitors like the Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves and Warriors. Golden State was a possibility for James as an opportunity to link up with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green to chase a title in the twilight of their respective careers, all while staying in the same state where he built a home base over the past decade.
Joining Philadelphia after their prior trade to pair Jaylen Brown with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and VJ Edgecombe was too enticing to turn down, however, as the Sixers also made a number of nice moves to round out the roster during free agency. James’s decision wasn’t about money or even narrative as he turned down a reunion with the Cavs and the Heat, plus the opportunity to play with another all-time great in Curry. It was about happiness and winning as James saw the Sixers as the best option to pursue another championship.
