How the NBA accidentally enabled former 76ers owner to land and fund LeBron James’ life in Philly

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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