LeBron James is announced by the Sixers and puts an end to retirement rumors

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LeBron James wore the Philadelphia 76ers jersey for the first time in public on Monday, marking the start of his fourth NBA franchise and opening preparations for a 24th season in the league.

The move left the Lakers after eight seasons.

James left Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons with the team, one of American basketball's most traditional franchises.[citation needed] With jerseys 23 and 6, he led the team to a league championship,[4] became the leading scorer in league history and formed, alongside Bronny James, the first father-son pair ever to play together in the competition.

The arrival at Philadelphia 76ers widens LeBron's path for teams that have scored in NBA: he started at Cleveland Cavaliers , went through Miami Heat , consolidated the second pass to Cleveland, lived the era of Lakers and now starts the fourth stage in the league.

The contract with the 76ers: two years,US$ 8 million and option for one more season

James signed with the Sixers on a two-year contract worth $3 million, with an option to extend for one more season. The deal puts the 24-season veteran within short-term planning, with room for adjustment should the new team advance in competition.

The player, who will turn 42 in December, also spoke about the stage of his career. "I'm just living in the moment, especially knowing what stage I am at in my career", he said. "If I tried to focus on how my future would be, it wouldn't make things easier for me. Today, I'm more focused on the present, aware that I am in my 24th year... I like to live the moment and see what happens".

Presentation in Philadelphia: anti-retirement message and focus on the new team

The press conference was held at the franchise's training center in Philadelphia and opened the day of LeBron's engagements with his new team.

'I'm not going to talk about the future now; I would be harming myself,' said the player.

The statement was interpreted as a direct message to the 76ers fans and those who speculated about his possible retirement.

"I didn't leave my family in Los Angeles to fall into the second matchday . I know that. There is work to be done, and I am ready to get started", James said.

Career before the 76ers: Rookie of the Year, four MVPs and four NBA titlesNBA

Throughout his career, LeBron was voted Rookie of the Year four times, received the Most Valuable Player award ( MVP ) and won four NBA championship titles.NBA Prior to arriving in Los Angeles, he returned to Cleveland Cavaliers , the first franchise of his league career.

For the Ohio team, he played four consecutive finals, repeating the feat achieved during his passage through Miami Heat . This record puts the new season as another chapter of a player who is still active in a high-level league, now with the challenge to adapt his role to the project of the 76ers.

Next steps: season starts on October 20

For the fan, the immediate reading is clear: LeBron James has entered his 24th season, pushed back retirement rumors and promised work from day one.