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Governor Shapiro recruits LeBron James to join 76ers for 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Governor Shapiro recruits LeBron James to join 76ers for 2026-27 season

Summary

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirmed he personally recruited LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 NBA season. Shapiro pitched the idea during a dinner with James a week prior to the announcement. James, at 41, aims to win a championship with the 76ers, marking his 24th season in the league. The franchise hopes this move could lead to its first NBA Championship in 43 years. Shapiro expressed pride in securing such a talent for Pennsylvania and praised the team's ownership for their offseason efforts.

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Status Watch

•LeBron James announced he will join the 76ers for the upcoming season.
•Governor Shapiro pitched the idea during a recent dinner.
•The 76ers aim for their first NBA Championship in over four decades.
•James brings significant experience into his record 24th season.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro reveals he personally recruited LeBron James to join the 76ers

What they're saying

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro admitted he couldn’t let a chance to pitch LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers go to waste. James stunned many people in the world of basketball when he announced he was joining the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 season, a record-shattering 24th season for the 41-year-old.
— Yahoo Sports

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