India, July 31 -- LeBron James has already made history with the Philadelphia 76ers before even stepping onto the court. Since the team announced his signing, excitement among fans has surged, with Fanatics reporting that LeBron's Sixers jerseys have set a new record for sales by an athlete within the first 48 hours of joining a new team. The record previously belonged to Shohei Ohtani after his move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023.

The 76ers revealed James' new No. 23 jersey on social media, featuring the franchise's blue colours along with a crown design celebrating his "King James" nickname. The historic jersey sales numbers quickly sparked reactions across the NBA, adding another milestone to LeBron's a...