The Sixer Sense
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Why LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers is not crazy after all

By Bret Stuter

CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 31: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives around LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 31, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MARCH 31: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives around LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on March 31, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – MARCH 31: LeBron James
CLEVELAND, OH – MARCH 31: LeBron James /

LeBron, like Philadelphia, is drawn to family

Ultimately, the key fulcrum on this decision is what truly motivates Lebron James. Like any veteran NBA player, he wants paid.  Similarly, he wants the opportunity to compete for the NBA championship.  But for a player like LeBron James, another key influence is playing with “family”.  He signed on with the Miami Heat to do just that.

He came back to Cleveland to do just that.

LeBron James is a natural fit to the Philadelphia 76ers. He is extremely versatile, can take over the game at the end or juice up his play to regain momentum.  In Philadelphia, he would be aided with the perfect compliment of rim protection and post game with Joel Embiid, incredible assists from Ben Simmons, a great defender and perimeter shooter in Robert Covington.  In fact, he would even be a great mentor to the teams young players.