LeBron James sets championship goal with 76ers

LeBron James said Monday that he joined the Philadelphia 76ers to help the team pursue an NBA championship, setting a high bar for a club that was swept in the second round of last season’s playoffs. The 41-year-old forward, beginning his 24th season, said he did not leave his family to lose at that stage again. James made the remarks at Philadelphia’s media day, where he appeared in a 76ers jersey alongside teammates including Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. He said his immediate focus was learning how to play with the group and bringing the experience he has gained from winning championships with Cleveland, Miami and the Los Angeles Lakers. He did not say how much longer he plans to play, saying he wants to live in the present season rather than set a career timetable. The 76ers went 45-37 last season and were eliminated by the New York Knicks, who went on to win the championship. James’s arrival adds a four-time NBA champion and four-time Most Valuable Player to a team seeking to end a title drought that dates to 1983. He said he was prepared to take on whatever role the team needs. James also emphasized that talent alone would not be enough.