LeBron James picks Philly 8 years after billboards asked him to come

LeBron James wound up picking Philadelphia, and no billboards were required. Back in February 2018, a businessman named Asher Raphael arranged for three billboards to be placed a few miles outside of Cleveland in a lighthearted effort to woo James to the Philadelphia 76ers. James decided later that year to leave the Cavaliers and join the Los Angeles Lakers. The billboard bit seemed futile. Instead, maybe it was just premature. James announced Friday that he’s joining the 76ers in what he said will be the “last decision” of his playing career — and, finally, Raphael can say the billboard investment […]...

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