LeBron James signs with 76ers, local restaurants offer free food
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:52 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LeBron James announced his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers, joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. The decision to play in Philadelphia has generated excitement among fans. In response, several local restaurants are celebrating by offering James free food. Sweet Lucy’s Smokehouse has extended a lifetime offer of free ribs, while Geno’s Steaks invited him for a cheesesteak-making lesson. Competitor Pat’s King of Steaks has also renamed their cheesesteak in his honor. Philadelphia looks to make James feel welcomed as the new NBA season approaches.
- •LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.
- •Sweet Lucy’s offers James free ribs for life.
- •Geno’s Steaks invites James for cheesesteak cooking lessons.
- •Pat’s King of Steaks names a cheesesteak after James.
- •Fans are excited as the new NBA season approaches.
- 9:39 AMYahoo Sports — Philadelphia restaurants reveal unique plan to celebrate LeBron James’ decision to join the 76ers
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — The Philadelphia restaurants offering free food after LeBron James signed for the 76ers
"LeBron James is yet to play a game for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the city is massively celebrating his arrival. LeBron James will likely finish his NBA career in Philadelphia after signing a two-year deal with the 76ers.
"LeBron James shocked the world when he announced his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers last week. Many thought he was going to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat or even the Golden State Warriors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:39 AMPhiladelphia restaurants reveal unique plan to celebrate LeBron James’ decision to join the 76ers
LeBron James is yet to play a game for the Philadelphia 76ers, but the city is massively celebrating his arrival. LeBron James will likely finish his NBA career in Philadelphia after signing a two-year deal with the 76ers.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 5:52 PMThe Philadelphia restaurants offering free food after LeBron James signed for the 76ers
LeBron James shocked the world when he announced his free agency move to the Philadelphia 76ers last week. Many thought he was going to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Miami Heat or even the Golden State Warriors.
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