LeBron James joined a new team on Friday, July 24, and provided the answer to the biggest question of the offseason.
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The 22-time All-Star will head to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal that includes a player option. He will try to help the team return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000-01 and try to win its first title since 1982-83.
This move caught some NBA fans by surprise and excited many others. Countless responded by weighing in with their thoughts on the signing on social media, as well as the fact that Topps already has a one-of-one autographed 76ers trading card ready for someone to purchase.
One group of commenters on social media took a different approach. They just made jokes about how James' son, Bronny, will be blocked from joining the 76ers.
Lebron fans pulling up to Philly pic.twitter.com/PB4iNYaUa8
— Rood ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ (@RoodMurat) July 24, 2026
- "Those 13 games him and Embiid play together will be electric," one fan posted on X. (Source)
- "MY GOATS IN THE SAME CITY!!! LAWD!!!!!! LeBron James & Jalen Hurts together?! In Philly, The City of Brotherly Love?!! 'I USED TO PRAY FOR TIMES LIKE THIS!!!'" (Source)
- "76ers get: Bronny James Jr. Lakers get: $250 FanCash to Fanatics. Who says no?" (Source)
- "LeBron really chose to let his career die in Philly." (Source)
- "Of course yall already have a card for this (face palm emoji) bunch of frauds," one person responded after seeing a post from Topps. (Source)
- "Wait,, a signed 1/1 ALREADY, so I guess you guys knew where he was going this whole time, huh?" (Source)
Cavs, Heat, & Warriors fans right now pic.twitter.com/3Rh1r7N5sI
— John Wess (@imJohnWess213) July 24, 2026
- "Ring chasing just to get bumped out the 1st round is crazy.." (Source)
- "Let it be known I heard this first from Topps." (Source)
- "Taking an 8 million dollar pay cut just to join a franchise that operates like a multi-level marketing scheme. Unbelievable financial coaching from Rich Paul." (Source)
- "The city of Philadelphia is about to reach an arrogance level the world hasn't witnessed in millennia." (Source)
