LeBron James’ decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers surprised much of the basketball world, with many expecting the four-time champion to choose either Cleveland or Miami before agreeing to a reported two-year, $8 million contract.
Chris Bosh admitted he never expected his former teammate to land in Philadelphia.
“Man, I didn’t see this one coming,” Bosh said in a video posted to his Instagram.
“I didn’t think he was gonna go to Philly, the weather and being cold. I was joking around that the old folks go to Miami and stuff like that. I guess not. The old guys still compete for championships, that’s what it’s about.
“This team is loaded. It was already pretty loaded. Now, I think this takes the Sixers overtop, not only as the favorites to win the NBA championship for next year but maybe for the next couple of years.”
Vince Carter was equally impressed with the fit, believing Philadelphia’s already talented roster became even more dangerous with James.
“That’s cheating,” Carter said jokingly, “because he doesn’t have to do much and still be him. Now your fifth starter has to guard one of those guys.”
Former Lakers guard Danny Green was also caught completely off guard.
“I was like this can’t be real news, Shams is somebody hacking you, this can’t be real news, you know what I’m saying? Two-years, $8 million to Philly none of that was in the cards for me. So, yeah it was shocking, just as shocking as the Jaylen Brown news probably for me.”
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— New York Post (@nypost) July 25, 2026
