On July 24, 2026, 42-year-old LeBron James announced that he would join the Philadelphia 76ers. The words "I do it for myself this time" at the press conference shattered the expectations of the entire league - how can a veteran with grade three knee cartilage wear and who was just swept out by the Thunder still affect the game?
From shattering all doubts with 38+7+11 in the opening game, to taking on Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Eastern Conference finals, to being injured in Tianwangshan's defeat of Wenban Yama in the finals - James proved with his last championship: experience never loses to talent.
He then elected to play another year. This time, time won.
