It’s actually happening.
NBA superstar LeBron James has made his decision and has decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal.
This is obviously one of the biggest stories in Philadelphia sports history and the Philly sports world has been reacting to the news:
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. pic.twitter.com/JHsNkCFyyN
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 24, 2026
Welcome to the city! Let me know when you tryna tee it up 🏌🏽⛳️ @KingJames
— Saquon Barkley (@saquon) July 24, 2026
Hang on @sixers fans. We are comin’ in for a landing…!
— Marc Zumoff (@marczumoff) July 24, 2026
Aww shit now.. Philly about to be crazy! The best sport city in world✊🏽
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) July 24, 2026
Welcome to Philly, @KingJames! 🎉🔔
Philly, let’s make some NOISE!
We are absolutely thrilled, honored, and bursting with pride to welcome LeBron James to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection!
In Philadelphia, we don’t just welcome you to a city—we welcome you… pic.twitter.com/INyvWr52lp
— Mayor Cherelle L. Parker (@PhillyMayor) July 24, 2026
Inside a car can heat up 20 degrees in less than 10 mins. Never leave pets or people.
👶👵🐶
— Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (@PEMAHQ) July 22, 2026