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LeBron James declines Jaylen Brown's skydiving championship celebration plan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:36 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

LeBron James declines Jaylen Brown's skydiving championship celebration plan
Summary

LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers has rejected Jaylen Brown's suggestion of a skydiving celebration if they win the championship. Brown shared on a livestream that his plan involved all teammates, including James, jumping out of a plane. James texted back simply, 'Boy, hell nah.' Despite the humor, the 76ers are expected to be a strong contender in the Eastern Conference this season, with a lineup featuring James, Brown, and Joel Embiid deemed potentially the best in the league. The franchise aims to end its championship drought, which has lasted since 1983.

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  • •LeBron James is part of a strong 76ers lineup.
  • •Jaylen Brown suggested a skydiving celebration for a championship win.
  • •James humorously rejected the skydiving plan.
  • •The 76ers have not won a championship since 1983.
  • •Team harmony is essential for Philadelphia's title hopes.
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  • 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ LeBron James wanted no part of Jaylen Brown’s wild championship plan
What they're saying
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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James only needed three words to refuse guard Jaylen Brown's championship plan.

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