How the NBA accidentally enabled former 76ers owner to land and fund LeBron James’ life in Philly
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What happened
LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the biggest free agency successes in franchise history, but the NBA played a huge part in it. The 76ers managed to lure LeBron James to the franchise this summer after he left the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of his eight-year stint with the team.
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