LeBron James made his public debut in a 76ers jersey on Monday at the team's media day, where he addressed questions about his future and the path that led him to Philadelphia. When asked whether the 76ers would be his final stop in his 24-year career, James declined to commit. "I'm not going to speak to the future right now; I'd be doing myself a disservice," he said, per Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports.
James also revealed that he nearly signed with the Knicks instead. According to multiple reports, the Knicks likely would have landed James if they hadn't won the NBA championship in June. Per CBS Sports, James will live part-time in New York while playing for the 76ers. "I had visions" of joining the Knicks, James said, per Yahoo Sports, before the team's championship changed his calculus.
When discussing his expectations for Philadelphia, James emphasized his competitive aims. "I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round," he said, signaling his championship aspirations with the 76ers.