LeBron James
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family,”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote about his motivations for continuing his career with the 76ers.
“I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game,”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote about his uncertainty regarding retirement after his 23rd NBA season ended.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James made the announcement that he would join the 76ers on social media Friday.
“Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote thanking Los Angeles, Miami, and Northeast Ohio after choosing to sign with the 76ers.
“I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote that he still loved the game and had more to give after reconsidering retirement.
“What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning.”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote about his continued desire to sacrifice, work, and compete for a championship.