Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown recruit LeBron James to Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers attempted to recruit LeBron James following their trade for Jaylen Brown. Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Brown contacted the agent of James, Rich Paul, to discuss potential roster fit. The team presented a pitch highlighting the existing talent on the current roster and their capacity to compete at a high level. Sources indicate that the three players took turns speaking with James in the days and weeks following the trade. The organization believed that the combination of player personnel and on-court fit provided a compelling argument for the forward to consider the franchise. The recruitment effort represents a direct approach by the Sixers' stars to secure the veteran for their lineup.

• 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown all recruited LeBron James to Sixers