LeBron James shook the NBA world, choosing to chase a title with the Philadelphia 76ers next season.
He chose chasing that title over the comfort of playing on very good teams in cities he has been in before — Miami and Cleveland — or teaming up with Stephen Curry in a nostalgia play in the Bay Area. While Philadelphia was always mentioned in discussions and speculation around the league, they probably were fourth on the list of teams executives expected. Yet here we are.
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What has been the reaction around the NBA? Well, needless to say, LeBron’s new teammates are pumped.
LeBron himself is pretty pumped and put up a hype video featuring Philly legend Meek Mill.
There were reactions from all over the WNBA All-Star Game, plus South Carolina/USA coach Dawn Staley showed her stripes — she was born in Philly.
Other Philly legends also jumped in.
Not everyone was as thrilled with LeBron’s choice.
And, of course, the politicians were quick to capitalize.
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