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Nick Nurse pitches LeBron James to join 76ers during golf round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 5:26 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Nick Nurse pitches LeBron James to join 76ers during golf round

Summary

LeBron James committed to the Philadelphia 76ers after a recruiting call with head coach Nick Nurse while on the golf course. James, a noted golf enthusiast, reached out to Nurse during NBA free agency for insights about the team. Their conversation occurred at Carroll National Golf Club, where Nurse owns the course. Two weeks post-call, James announced his signing, which surprised many in the league. The 76ers now prepare for their upcoming matchup against the New York Knicks, who previously swept them in the playoffs.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers during NBA free agency.
•Nick Nurse received James's call from his golf course in Iowa.
•James has launched a golf-based YouTube channel, showcasing his passion for the sport.
•The 76ers face the New York Knicks in their season opener.
•The Knicks previously swept the 76ers in the playoffs.

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5:26 PMYahoo Sports — It’s only fitting that Nick Nurse’s recruiting pitch to LeBron James came from golf course

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New Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James has made his passion for golf public. The four-time NBA champion has often spoken about his golf game and even launched a golf-based YouTube channel, so it was only fitting that LeBron James’s recruitment to the Philadelphia 76ers would come with a golf twist. The Athletic’s Brendan Quinn recounted the […] The post It’s only fitting that Nick Nurse’s recruiting pitch to LeBron James came from golf course appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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