LeBron James Signs Two-Year Contract with Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James will play for the Philadelphia Sixers next season. The forty-one-year-old star announced his decision on Friday. He signed a two-year contract for eight million dollars. He wants to win another championship with his new team. The Sixers did not win a title after 1983, but they have a very strong starting lineup now.
LeBron James decided to join the Philadelphia 76ers for the new season. He will play his twenty-fourth year as a professional basketball player. James is the oldest active player in the league now. He will turn forty-two years old in December. Other teams also wanted him, but the Sixers won the race.
James announced his big decision on Friday on the website X. He did not choose the team for money or family. He wanted to work hard and win another championship title. The star will sign a contract for two years. He will earn eight million dollars with a player option.
The Philadelphia team last won a championship in the year 1983. President of basketball operations Mike Gansey rebuilt the team this summer. He replaced Daryl Morey in May and made many big trades. Gansey got Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics in a trade. The team also sent Paul George and draft picks to Boston.
Now, the team has a very strong starting lineup for next year. LeBron James will play the power forward position on the court. He will play with Maxey, Edgecombe, Brown, and Joel Embiid.
Head coach Nick Nurse will make creative decisions with the players. However, the health of Joel Embiid is a major question. Embiid only played ninety-six regular-season games in the last three seasons. Last season, he returned from an emergency appendectomy in the playoffs. He helped the team beat the Boston Celtics in the first round. But the New York Knicks swept the Sixers in the second round. A healthy Joel Embiid will help the team win many games. The fans in Philadelphia are excited to see this new journey.
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In what year did Philadelphia last win a championship?
Future simple with 'will'
We use 'will' followed by the base form of the verb to make predictions or state facts about future events.
“LeBron James will play the power forward position on the court.”
What to know · A2
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Scenario: You are talking to a classmate about an upcoming sports game.
- 01“Who will win?”
- 02“He is going to play.”
- 03“They are very strong.”
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🔑Key Phrases
Shows the past simple verb 'decided' followed by an infinitive construction.
He decided to play soccer yesterday.
Illustrates superlative adjective usage with a noun phrase.
She is the fastest active runner in the state.
Demonstrates past simple of an irregular verb 'rebuild' with a time marker.
The manager rebuilt the program this year.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why do you think some athletes can play professionally for over twenty years?
Opinion - 2
In what ways does a player's age affect their performance in team sports?
Evaluate - 3
How would you compare playing sports for money versus playing for fun?
Compare - 4
What are the benefits of having a strong coach in a sports team?
Opinion - 5
If you could join any professional sports team, which one would you choose?
Personal - 6
How do you predict the city of Philadelphia will react if the Sixers win?
Predict - 7
Why is maintaining good physical health crucial for professional players?
Evaluate - 8
What kind of sports injuries have you experienced or seen in others?
Personal
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