Friday, July 24, 2026, is officially \u201cLeBron James Day\u201d in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n
Gov. Josh Shapiro made the proclamation on X in a post welcoming James to \u201cthe City of Brotherly Love.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLEBRON IS COMING TO PHILLY,\u201d Shapiro said.<\/p>\n
LEBRON IS COMING TO PHILLY.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love, @KingJames<\/a>. pic.twitter.com\/JHsNkCFyyN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 24, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n The post comes after the 41-year-old all-star announced his two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons.<\/p>\n The proclamation goes beyond acknowledging James\u2019 new team membership, calling attention to his roots in Akron, Ohio.<\/p>\n The document chronicles the highlights of James\u2019s career, including his beginnings as a high school basketball player at St. Vincent St. Mary High School, selection a first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, championship wins, MVP awards, Finals MVP trophies, 22 consecutive All Star selections, and three Olympic gold medals.<\/p>\n Shapiro\u2019s proclamation also calls attention to James\u2019 efforts to better the communities around him through the LeBron James Family Foundation, which supports families in Akron through scholarships, education programs, food assistance and housing services.<\/p>\n Days prior to the post and proclamation, die-hard Philly fan Shapiro was reportedly recruiting James to the 76ers.<\/p>\n Puck News reporter Peter Hamby reported seeing Shapiro and James at a New York City restaurant, where Shapiro suggested James play for Philadelphia.<\/p>\n James\u2019s addition to the team has sparked excitement nationwide, with fans speculating that the Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup for the upcoming season is \u201cSTACKED.\u201d<\/p>\n BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com\/ALOlTkgdAV<\/a><\/p>\n