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 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.
- •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.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — 'Boy, hell nah': LeBron opts out of Jaylen Brown's wild 76ers championship plan
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ LeBron James wanted no part of Jaylen Brown’s wild championship plan
"Jaylen Brown revealed his team skydiving plan if the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA championship, but LeBron James opted out with a hilarious reply.
"Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James only needed three words to refuse guard Jaylen Brown's championship plan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:35 PM'Boy, hell nah': LeBron opts out of Jaylen Brown's wild 76ers championship plan
Jaylen Brown revealed his team skydiving plan if the Philadelphia 76ers win an NBA championship, but LeBron James opted out with a hilarious reply.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 5:36 AM76ers’ LeBron James wanted no part of Jaylen Brown’s wild championship plan
Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James only needed three words to refuse guard Jaylen Brown's championship plan.
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