NBA superstar LeBron James, 41, announced Friday his move to the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season, a step aimed at turning the new team into a strong championship contender.

James reaffirmed his status as one of the most prominent figures in the history of the game; he has won the league's Most Valuable Player award four times and secured four titles during his 23-year professional career, the most recent with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The star had announced earlier this month that he would not return to his previous team for the 2026-2027 season, and his move to the new club is expected to give him a strong boost, with hopes of achieving great accomplishments in the coming seasons.