Rich Paul Explains Why LeBron James Chose 76ers Over Lakers

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Agent Rich Paul and Max Kellerman discussed LeBron James’ offseason move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers on a podcast. Paul noted that James wanted to position himself alongside high-level role players to contend for a title in year 22, 23, or 24. Kellerman pointed out that a change of location was key. Meanwhile, the Lakers have made strong free-agency moves around Luka Dončić, and both the 76ers and Lakers currently sit in first place.