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LeBron James Explains Why He Chose Sixers & How IMPORTANT Joel Embiid Is

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LeBron James Explains Why He Chose Sixers & How IMPORTANT Joel Embiid Is

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LeBron James explained to Steve Nash on the Mind The Game podcast why he chose the Sixers, why Joel Embiid is critical to his arrival, LeBron’s relationship with Tyrese Maxey, his respect for Jaylen Brown, and Nick Nurse’s style of defense. PHLY Sixers podcast breaks down the first media appearance for LeBron James since signing for 76ers.

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