If LeBron James signs somewhere other than Philadelphia in free agency, it won’t be because of a lack of effort on the Sixers’ part.
Sixers new president of basketball operations Mike Gansey publicly praised James in an interview with The Athletic while making it clear that the organization would love to have him, and a trio of Sixers stars have been actively recruiting James to Philly.
Trio of 76ers Stars Trying to Bring LeBron James to Philadelphia
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According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Sixers stars Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in recent communication with James as he decides where he will continue his career. Maxey, who shares an agent with James, has been leading the charge.
From McMenamin:
As LeBron James’ free agency decision extends into its second week, the Philadelphia 76ers have kept up their pursuit of the four-time champion through three of their players, league sources told ESPN. Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown have all been in communication with James, sources told ESPN on Tuesday, with Maxey leading the charge.
The 25-year-old Maxey, a fellow Klutch Sports client who has trained with James in the offseason for the past several years, has referred to the 41-year-old star as a “big brother” in the past.
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