LeBron James has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers, with new team jerseys and commemorative trading cards now available for purchase.
Key facts
- •LeBron James is entering his 24th season in the NBA.
- •The official announcement of James joining the 76ers occurred on Friday, July 24.
- •James will continue to wear the No. 23 jersey with his new team.
- •Two jersey versions are available through Fanatics, priced at $124.99 and $79.99 respectively.
- •A signed Topps Now trading card is available for $11.99.
LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for his 24th NBA season following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. The announcement was made on Friday, July 24. James will join a starting lineup that includes Tyrese Maxey, V.J. Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.
By the numbers
New Philadelphia 76ers Merchandise
Following the announcement, Fanatics began selling two versions of James' new jersey, which will feature his iconic No. 23. The Nike Swingman away jersey, priced at $124.99, is available in sizes XS-3XL and is scheduled to ship by Friday, August 21. A second option, the Fanatics Fast Break jersey, is priced at $79.99 and comes in sizes S-5XL with an expected shipping date of Friday, September 11.
Commemorative Trading Cards
Topps Now has released a limited-edition trading card featuring James in his new team uniform. The card is a "Certified Autograph Issue" signed by James and is priced at $11.99. Shipping for the cards is expected to take four to six weeks.
Timeline
- Friday, July 24LeBron James' signing with the Philadelphia 76ers is officially announced.
- Friday, Aug. 21Scheduled shipping date for the Nike Swingman jersey.
- Friday, Sept. 11Scheduled shipping date for the Fanatics Fast Break jersey.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.
