Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLeBron James has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers (Getty)LeBron James officially signed a two-year, $8 million veteran's minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a move he described as his "last decision" after previously considering retirement. The announcement was made on Friday, with the deal finalized on Monday, and the 76ers welcomed the four-time NBA MVP with a social media post featuring his No. 23 jersey and a crown. James expressed enthusiasm for the new chapter, aiming to help the 76ers, who have not won an NBA championship since 1983, become a championship team alongside All-Stars Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown. James will turn 42 in December and brings an unparalleled resume, including 22 All-Star selections, four MVP awards, and four NBA championships with three different franchises, to a team that was swept in the second round last season. This signing also marks a reunion for James with Sixers president Mike Gansey, who previously served as general manager for the Cavaliers and has known James since high school. In fullLeBron James to 76ers made official as Philadelphia welcomes NBA legend: ‘A city fit for a king’More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

LeBron James has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring a player option.

James's move comes after saying he was 'done' after his 23rd NBA season and it was his last with Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers.

The news comes more than three weeks after James announced his departure from the Lakers.