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<p>Philadelphia 76ers fans welcomed LeBron James to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday (July 24), with billboards greeting the NBA superstar appearing outside the team&#x27;s arena as residents voiced hopes the four-time champion could help deliver a long-awaited title.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/7/24/lebron-james-says-he-will-play-for-philadelphia-76ers-2358">READ: LeBron James hopes to bring title magic to Philadelphia 76ers</a></div><p>&quot;I was shocked, honestly. I think it&#x27;s great for the city,&quot; said Tyree Pinkett. &quot;I think the Sixers [are] finally going to get a championship here now.&quot;</p><p>Pinkett said James&#x27; experience would be invaluable to Philadelphia&#x27;s younger players.</p><p>Others expressed surprise that the 41-year-old  NBA&#x27;s all-time leading scorer chose Philadelphia after spending the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.</p><p>&quot;The first thing was I wasn&#x27;t expecting him coming here,&quot; said Hong Xie, an AI technology entrepreneur. &quot;So I guess I&#x27;m excited.&quot;</p><p>The move generated celebrations across Pennsylvania, with Governor Josh Shapiro posting on X that &quot;LEBRON IS COMING TO PHILLY&quot; and proclaiming July 24, 2026, as &quot;LeBron James Day.&quot;</p><div><strong>(Production, Editing &amp; Writing: Mariana Hernandez) </strong></div>

<p>Philadelphia 76ers fans welcomed LeBron James to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday (July 24), with billboards greeting the NBA superstar appearing outside the team's arena.</p>

Philadelphia 76ers fans welcomed LeBron James to the City of Brotherly Love on Friday (July 24), with billboards greeting the NBA superstar appearing outside the team's arena.

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Published July 25, 2026 11:22 AM PHT

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