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LeBron James signs final NBA deal with Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has signed a two-year, US$8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his last decision as an NBA player.

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LeBron James, 41, has agreed to a two-year deal worth US$8 million with the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA's all-time leading scorer announced the move on social media, calling it his "last decision" and saying it came after he strongly considered retirement. Donald Trump responded by claiming James "might be a racist".

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LeBron James reveals who he will end his NBA career with

The 41-year-old James is set to sign a modest US$8-million, two-year contract with the Sixers, according to ESPN.

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1News

LeBron James signs final contract with Philadelphia 76ers

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement.

Read the full story at 1News