LeBron James spent eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers; soon, he will wear the jersey of the Philadelphia 76ers. The deal represents a substantial reduction from the nearly $53 million James earned with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship,” James wrote. He helped Los Angeles win the 2020 NBA championship and leaves as the league’s all-time leading scorer. Philadelphia will become James’ fourth NBA franchise following two stints with the Cleveland Cavaliers and runs with the Miami Heat and Lakers.