76ers owner Josh Harris met and had a “brief, friendly conversation” with LeBron James, igniting more momentum and rumblings surrounding Philadelphia’s chances of landing the superstar.
The Philadelphia 76ers’ strong pursuit of LeBron James has taken a new development, this time with the involvement of their team owner.
According to NBC Sports’ John Clark, Sixers owner Josh Harris had a brief, friendly conversation with James at Fanatics Fest in New York.
Harris has joined Philadelphia’s newest Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown in expressing their immense desire for LeBron to join the 76ers franchise.
76ers still in an aggressive push to sign LeBron James
The buzz and rumblings remain in the basketball atmosphere as LeBron James has yet to finally announce where his next destination might be. As such, the Philadelphia 76ers stand hopeful and convinced of their odds of landing the marquee 41-year-old free agent.
Right after landing the most stunning move this offseason by acquiring Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics, the Sixers have quickly pivoted and identified James as their primary target.
It is widely reported that Tyrese Maxey — who is part of LeBron’s close circle as a fellow Klutch Sports client — has taken the 76ers’ recruitment lead. Joel Embiid is also in, as his bond with James from winning the 2024 Olympic gold medal for the United States remains highly significant.
New 76ers’ president Mike Gansey has relevant ties to James as well, as both shared humble beginnings during their high school basketball days in Ohio.
As the wait remains on for everyone in the sports world, the 76ers will not stop to win the race and secure James’ commitment.
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