LeBron James Signs Two-Year Contract With Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers made the biggest splash of NBA free agency by signing four-time champion LeBron James to a two-year contract. The arrival of the future Hall of Famer has raised expectations in Philadelphia, where he will play under head coach Nick Nurse.

Nurse already knows what it takes to build a championship team after leading the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 NBA title. During a recent media appearance, the 76ers head coach explained how he learned that LeBron James had chosen Philadelphia as his next destination.

Nurse mentioned that he was on vacation in Rome having dinner when the news came through. He received a quick text message right before the official announcement that the superstar was coming.

This major roster addition instantly transforms the competitive outlook for the franchise moving forward.