It has been exactly one week since LeBron James announced his decision to join the 76ers in free agency. It was a stunning conclusion to a saga that left the NBA world on the edge of its seat for over three weeks. Given the future Hall of Famer’s strong ties to the Heat, Cavaliers and Warriors superstar Steph Curry, it never seemed like Philadelphia was really in the running. And yet, it was Philly who won the James sweepstakes. It’s an incredibly fascinating decision that sets up this Sixers team as the most interesting in the league, as well as a final act fraught with pitfalls for The King.
Sports Illustrated’s NBA team covered all the big and small ripple effects of James’s move over these last seven days. Now that the dust has settled and we’ve all started to get used to the idea of LeBron wearing Sixers black, here are 10 lingering thoughts about his final decision—from which “option” he’ll be in the offense to which current 76er will benefit the most from his presence.
