*This content was translated by AI.
It is a historic transfer. LeBron James (42) will don the Philadelphia 76ers uniform and embark on a challenge for his fifth career championship ring.
On the 28th (Korean time), Philadelphia officially announced via its official website that it has signed LeBron, who shines with four NBA Finals championships and four regular-season MVP awards. LeBron will wear his iconic number 23 jersey on the court.
Details of the contract reveal LeBron's extraordinary determination. According to U.S. local media such as 'ESPN', LeBron is reported to have signed a two-year deal worth $8 million (approximately 12 billion won) with Philadelphia. His annual salary is around $40 thousand won (approximately 6 billion won).
LeBron, who received an annual salary of over $50 million (approximately 73 billion won) last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, willingly gave up more than 60 billion won to accept a salary at the minimum level. This proves that his only remaining goal in his career is a Finals championship ring.
Josh Harris, the club's majority owner, said, "There is no doubt that LeBron is one of the greatest players in basketball history. The impact he will bring to this team cannot be put into words." He added, "I have known and been friends with LeBron since high school. I have witnessed his tremendous influence at every moment of his basketball journey. He is a perfect professional, a supreme competitor, and an tireless player."
He continued, "LeBron possesses an unbelievable character with outstanding leadership, family values, and unwavering dedication to the community and those around him. We are more than delighted to welcome him as part of the 76ers family."
Josh Harris, the club's majority owner, also said, "We are very pleased to welcome LeBron, one of the greatest players in NBA history and one of the most outstanding athletes, to the 76ers." He added, "His achievements—four NBA championships, four regular-season MVPs, four Finals MVPs, three Olympic gold medals, the all-time NBA scoring leader, 22 All-Star selections, and 21 All-NBA team selections—are symbolic. We look forward to the day when LeBron, combining his talents with outstanding players like Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, brings the championship trophy to Philadelphia."
LeBron, who holds the all-time NBA scoring record with 43,440 points, has appeared in 1,622 career games, averaging 37.6 minutes per game while recording 26.8 points, a 50.7% field goal percentage, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.5 steals. He continues to set unprecedented records with 21 All-NBA team selections (13 first-team) and 22 All-Star selections. Additionally, he is the first player in history to win Finals MVP with three different franchises: Miami Heat (2012, 2013), Cleveland Cavaliers (2016), and Los Angeles Lakers (2020).
He is a living legend. LeBron is the only player in NBA history to simultaneously achieve 10,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists. He is also known as a man of great records, ranking first all-time in field goals made (15,961), fourth in assists (12,016), fifth in triple-doubles (125), and sixth in steals (2,417).
Notably, LeBron has appeared in 302 playoff games throughout his career, averaging 41.2 minutes per game while recording 28.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks. He holds the all-time playoff records for most points (8,521), most wins (188), and most series victories (42). He also ranks first in history in games with 10 or more points (300 games), 20 or more points (268 games), and 30 or more points (123 games).
<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>
*This content was translated by AI.
