New Delhi, July 24 -- LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia. The four-time NBA champion announced on Friday that he has signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers, complete with a player option. The deal marks the start of his record-breaking 24th season and what he called the final free agency decision of his career.

At 41 years old, James is stepping into a new chapter after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will now team up with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and recent addition Jaylen Brown in a bid to end the 76ers' long title drought.

News of the signing spread fast across platforms. Fans of the 76ers celebrated the arrival of the league's all-time leading scorer. Many called it a dream pairing with Embiid and...