LeBron James joins 76ers aiming for championship at 42 years old

LeBron James is set to begin his 24th NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers on October 20 against the New York Knicks. James, who turns 42 in December, signed a two-year contract worth $7.95 million to bolster the Sixers’ bid for their first championship since 1983. He has previously stated his determination to guide the team past the second round of the playoffs, a stage the franchise last reached in 2001. James's historic NBA career includes four championships and being the league's all-time leading scorer with 43,440 points. His home opener is scheduled for October 22 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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