LeBron James joins 76ers: Why the NBA star’s final decision shocked league executives

NBA superstar LeBron James announced Friday that he will end his legendary career by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. League executives didn’t see it coming.

A few minutes after LeBron James announced Friday that he was signing with Philadelphia, heads turned in a Los Angeles gym when who should enter but Tyrese Maxey, one of James’ new 76ers teammates.

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