VJ Edgecombe, Caitlin Clark and more of the best reactions to LeBron James signing with 76ers

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The news that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers stole the day in the sports world, as very few people expected James to choose Philadelphia.

The 76ers now become one of the top contenders to win the NBA Final next year, employing a roster that includes James, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. In the process, James shook up the NBA and shifted the powers in the Eastern Conference, spurning the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers for Philadelphia.

Everyone had something to say about the news, but some of the reactions were better than the rest. Here's a look at some notable reactions to James going to the 76ers.

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Tyrese Maxey

Maxey is perhaps one of the biggest reasons that James signed with the 76ers. He was in the weight room when the news broke and instantly reacted with excitement.

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 24, 2026

VJ Edgecombe

Edgecombe will also play with James this season, and he reacted to the news by recreating James' iconic "I can't believe this is my life" meme.

VJ Edgecombe just did the LeBron meme 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ROWjxDCmkh

— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 24, 2026

Jaylen Brown

Another one of James' new teammates, Brown is ready to play right now with the new-look 76ers team.

#throwtheballup

— Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) July 24, 2026

Caitlin Clark

Clark heard of the news while doing a press conference at the WNBA All-Star game, and while she's planning on watching more 76ers games, Philadelphia wasn't her preferred choice.

Caitlin Clark reacts in real-time to learning LeBron James is joining the 76ers:

“No way! Wow. … I’ll be watching more 76ers games.” pic.twitter.com/GAhbwF6oHw

— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) July 24, 2026

"I just pitched him for the Pacers, they didn't get to him fast enough," she said. "Selflessly, I wanted the Warriors because Steph and Bron would have been insane together."

Josh Shapiro

The Governor of Pennsylvania declared Friday "LeBron James Day" now that James is coming to the only professional basketball team in the state.

LEBRON IS COMING TO PHILLY.

By the power vested in me as the Governor of the great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a die-hard Sixers fan... I hereby proclaim today to be LEBRON JAMES DAY.

Welcome to the City of Brotherly Love, @KingJames. pic.twitter.com/JHsNkCFyyN

— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 24, 2026