LeBron James joins 76ers amid ring-chasing controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of his 24th NBA season. Some fans are labeling his move as ring chasing due to the team’s established stars, including Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Shaquille O’Neal defended James, arguing he is not ring chasing but rather seeking to contribute to a team quest for a title. James, now 42, averaged 20.9 points last season with the Lakers and is viewed as a valuable playmaker for the 76ers after they were swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
- •LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •Fans criticize him for joining a stacked team.
- •Shaquille O’Neal defends James, calling it 'ring continuity'.
- •James averaged 20.9 points with the Lakers last season.
- •76ers were swept in the Eastern Conference semifinals last season.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Is LeBron James chasing a ring? An all-time NBA great pushes back
"After LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, some fans derided him for ring chasing, or joining a stacked team in pursuit of a title.
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