Joel Embiid wanted LeBron James on the Sixers in 2018
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Law Murray reported that Joel Embiid had a strong desire for LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers back in 2018. At that time, when James transitioned from the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Los Angeles Lakers, Embiid expressed his feelings through social media, hinting at the complexities of James's reception in Los Angeles. The long-time rivalry between James and the legacy of Kobe Bryant in L.A. adds context to Embiid’s wishes.
- •Joel Embiid desired LeBron James on the Sixers in 2018.
- •LeBron James left Cleveland for the Lakers during that timeframe.
- •Embiid tweeted about James's transition, referencing Kobe Bryant.
- •The rivalry between James and Bryant adds complexity to the narrative.
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