In the wake of one of the most seismic free-agency moves in NBA history, Pennsylvania’s governor has officially declared ‘LeBron James Day’.
LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers is the kind of blockbuster move that instantly sends shockwaves through the entire NBA.
After weeks of quiet agonizing, endless speculation, and subtle hints, King James finally made his choice. In classic LeBron style, he kept the entire basketball world dangling on a string before dropping the announcement on his own terms.
Pairing up with Joel Embiid creates a terrifying new contender in the East.
Fans might be exhausted from the prolonged waiting game, but watching LeBron chase one last ring in Philly makes every single second of suspense worth it.
A LeBron James day has been declared after 76ers switch
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro couldn’t hide his excitement over LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, officially declaring today “LeBron James Day”.
Speaking as both the state’s governor and a self-proclaimed die-hard Sixers fan, Shapiro used his executive power to give King James the ultimate red-carpet welcome to the City of Brotherly Love.
His post on X stated: ‘LEBRON IS COMING TO PHILLY. By the power vested in me as the Governor of the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a die-hard Sixers fan… I hereby proclaim today to be LEBRON JAMES DAY. Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love, @KingJames.’
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