​It’s official, NBA legend NBA LeBron James is a member Philadelphia 76ers.After news broke on July 24 that the former Los Angeles Lakers star would be coming to Philly, the team made the signing official through a news release on July 27.The signing of James caps a remarkable offseason for Philadelphia following a second-round playoff loss to the eventual-NBA champion New York Knick.Here’s the latest on James joining the Sixers.Sixers make LeBron James signing officialIn a news release, the 76ers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey announced that the team signed the four-time NBA champion and four-time NBA MVP award-winner.”I am thrilled to welcome LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers. One of the greatest players in NBA history and one of the best athletes ever, his accomplishments are iconic: four-time NBA Champion, four-time NBA MVP, four-time Finals MVP, three-time Olympic Gold medalist, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a record 22 All-Star selections, and 21 All-NBA selections,” Sixers managing partner Josh Harris said in the news release. “I cannot wait to see LeBron alongside Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and our talented roster as we work to deliver a championship for Philly. To LeBron and his family: we are grateful you chose the 76ers, and look forward to this next chapter of your legendary career. Welcome to the 76ers!”a city fit for a king. welcome to Philly, @KingJames@bankofamericapic.twitter.com/CrOuArwc45— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) July 27, 2026In the release, Gansey highlighted James’ NBA accolades including being the league’s all-time leading scorer.James has also compiled at least 10,000 points, rebounds and assists while holding career averages of 26.8 points on 50.7-percent shooting, 7.5 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 37.6 minutes in 1,622 games across a record-breaking 23 NBA seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.“There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he’ll have on this organization,” Gansey said in the release. “I have had the pleasure of knowing LeBron since high school and have seen the high-level impact he’s produced at every stop of his basketball journey. “He is a consummate professional, the ultimate competitor, and a tireless worker. But he is also an incredible person with natural leadership traits, a family man, and someone who possesses unwavering commitment to community and those around him. We couldn’t be happier that he is officially here and are excited to welcome him, Savannah, and the James family into our 76ers family.”LeBron James press conference?After most major acquisitions, teams make players available to announce the signing or trade and to speak with the media. However, this is LeBron James, so this is no normal circumstance.James did not have an introductory press conference with the Lakers when