LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia has brought a new kind of adjustment for the four-time champion, and he’s not pretending it’s been seamless.
After spending the offseason as the biggest free agent on the market, James ultimately chose the 76ers for what he says is his final push toward another NBA championship. The decision ended a quiet stretch following the Lakers’ playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, when retirement was still on the table and his next step remained unclear.
James’ new deal with Philadelphia is a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option. It also marks the start of a season in which he’ll be splitting his time between Philadelphia and New York, even as his family stays planted in Los Angeles.
That distance has already become the toughest part of the transition.
“Every day is getting better, and obviously I’m gonna have some days where some days will be better than others. But when I get to the facility, around these guys, it definitely helps,” James said.
The change is especially unusual for James because he has rarely been separated from his family for long during his career. Bronny is with the Lakers, Bryce is in Arizona playing basketball, and Savannah and Zhuri are still in Los Angeles, with Zhuri continuing her education.
At 41, James is likely looking at no more than two seasons in Philadelphia. For now, the basketball fit is one story. The personal adjustment is another, and it’s the one worth watching as the season unfolds.
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