LeBron James welcomed in Philadelphia with cheesesteak offers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
LeBron James announced on July 24 that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season. To celebrate, two rival cheesesteak shops, Pat's King of Steaks and Geno's Steaks, are extending unique welcomes. Pat's introduced 'The King’s Way' order in honor of James, while Geno's offered him a VIP booth and a personal grilling lesson. The rivalry between the two restaurants has spanned decades, both competing for cheesesteak supremacy in Philadelphia.
- •LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers after considering retirement.
- •Pat's King of Steaks renamed an order to 'The King’s Way' for James.
- •Geno's Steaks invites James for a personal grilling session.
- •Rival cheesesteak shops have competed for decades in Philadelphia.
- •James expected to sign a two-year, $8 million contract.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Gets a Cheesesteak Welcome From Philadelphia Rivals Pat’s and Geno’s
"LeBron James has not yet played his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers, but two of the city’s most famous cheesesteak rivals are already competing ... Read More
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