Lebron James Picks Sixers, Unwilling to Throw Lakers Under the Bus

LeBron James has officially confirmed his departure from the organization. After his tenure in Los Angeles, the future Hall of Famer is moving on to his next chapter. How do you feel about the legacy he leaves behind with the franchise?

Source: https://www.basketballnetwork.net/latest-news/lebron-james-shares-his-love-for-the-l-a-lakers-management-amid-departure

James has signed a two-year contract with the 76ers, marking his final decision in the league after seriously considering retirement following the 2025-26 season.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-07-24/lebron-james-chooses-philadelphia-76ers-as-his-next-team

I think if the front office had shown LBJ more respect he may well have returned for a mere 2 year $8 million. That's a ridiculous value for someone who can still help you win in multiple ways, to say the least.

I have to give him credit... He obviously didn't go there for money. He wants to win.

I do not think LeBron would have stayed with the Lakers for 8 million per year. He always wanted to full amount, and he even called it disrespectful if the Lakers would not give him the full amount.

But that is what I never liked about LeBron coming to the Lakers and that is that he always jumped to the team that had a chance of winning him a ring. That is why he jumped from the Cav's to the Heat, Heat to the Lakers, and now that the Sixers have a stacked team with the signing of Brown, they should be heavily favorites' to win the east.

I am glad he is gone!