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NBA billionaire LeBron James signs minimum contract with 76ers

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LeBron James, the NBA's sole active billionaire, has signed a two-year veteran's minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a significant pay cut from his previous deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. This move, reportedly worth around $8 million, allows the 76ers to build a stronger roster around James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown without exceeding salary cap limitations. James stated his motivation is to compete for another championship, not financial gain, echoing a pattern of stars taking below-market deals late in their careers, though none have done so from a billionaire status while still performing at a star level. AI

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    LeBron James, the only billionaire currently active in the NBA, signs a minimum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers

    "I’ve never been able to have no clue what to do and take real time to just think," the chosen one said about his latest decision.

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