Rich Paul confirms that LeBron James didn’t consider Philadelphia until after Jaylen Brown trade
LeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. His agent Rich Paul revealed that James didn't seriously consider Philadelphia until after a trade involving another player. The Celtics also expressed interest in signing him.
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8 sourcesCeltics ‘expressed interest’ in LeBron James in free agency before he joined 76ers
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7 sourcesCeltics were one of many with 'interest’ in LeBron James
LeBron James’ arrival set to max out 76ers’ national TV schedule
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1 articleLeBron James’ final act is about more than basketball. It’s about time | Claire de Lune
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The story so far
6 developments- Jul 26LeBron James officially signs his Sixers contract
- Jul 26LeBron James picked Philadelphia, eight years after billboards asked him to come to the 76ers
- Jul 2776ers celebrate James’ arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball’s King
- Jul 28Only center coverage:LeBron James joins 76ers with several NBA records in reach
- Jul 29LeBron James Wasn't Considering 76ers Until Jaylen Brown Trade
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Quiet for 80 daysLast development · Jul 29 — LeBron James Wasn't Considering 76ers Until Jaylen Brown Trade