LeBron James to wear No. 23 for 76ers in 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
LeBron James has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026-27 NBA season. In the team's announcement on July 27, it was revealed that he will wear jersey number 23, a number he has donned throughout much of his career. James has had previous stints in Miami and Los Angeles, during which he switched between numbers 6 and 23. His move to Philadelphia marks the latest chapter in his illustrious career following a contract signing on Sunday.
- •LeBron James officially joins the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •He will wear jersey number 23 for the upcoming season.
- •James's contract was signed on July 27.
- •He previously played wearing number 6 and returned to 23.
- •This marks a significant addition to the 76ers' roster.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers officially unveil LeBron James' jersey number in Philadelphia
"The King has joined a new team for the 2026-27 NBA season.
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