Phillies' Bryce Harper makes pitch for LeBron James to join 76ers

Nobody knows where LeBron James is going to play for the 2026-27 NBA season, but there are some theories and a seemingly shrinking list of options. 

During Thursday's Philadelphia Phillies-New York Mets game on ESPN, Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was asked his opinion on where James will play during an on-field interview, and to also give a pitch on why it should be with the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Phillies' Bryce Harper makes pitch for LeBron James to join 76ers

While Harper ultimately believes that James is going to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a third different stop with his hometown team, Harper did make a solid pitch for Philadelphia.

There was the basketball reason, like having a lot of talented players to play alongside, include Jaylen Brown, but there was also a more subjective reason.

The city is nuts. In a good way.