Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies seem excited LeBron James is about to be playing in their city. The Phillies shared a video Friday of players imitating the famous viral video of a child repeating James' name. The Phanatic also reacted to the James news by doing the NBA star's signature chalk toss:James announced Friday he will be playing next season for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers are now hoping teaming James up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will lift their team into title contention status. After former manager Rob Thomson was dismissed following the club's 9-19 start to the season, interim manager Don Mattingly has helped the Phillies improve to 56-47.