RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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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. The announcement has sent a wave of happiness through the city.
James may spend the next two seasons in Philly, but the King will not be living in the same city. Instead, James will reportedly live in New York City and take helicopter rides during game days and training.
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Philadelphia restaurants have special offers for LeBron James
The 4x NBA champion may not live in the city, but it hasn’t stopped Philly restaurants from giving massive offers to LBJ, per a report from The Athletic .
“The seismic impact of LeBron picking Philly continues to ripple through the sports town and region. Local restaurants have promised him free ribs and named cheesesteaks in his honor,” The Athletic revealed.
Aside from local restaurants, the 76ers players and even Philly celebrities can’t stop smiling since the day James made the decision to play for their team.
This shows how phenomenal a player James truly is because let’s not forget that he will soon turn 42, but he remains a solid star both on and off the court.
As for James’ role with the Sixers, he will reportedly assume point guard duties for the team, allowing the likes of Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and Tyrese Maxey to score at will.
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