LeBron James offered a peek into his upcoming tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers by sharing a photo of himself working out with new teammate Tyrese Maxey on Tuesday. The image, posted to James' Instagram story, showed the basketball veteran preparing for a free throw while Maxey observed in the background.
James captioned the post with "We 🔒 IN! Rese for President 🫡," indicating his commitment to the team and his relationship with Maxey.
The connection between James and Maxey is noted, as both players are represented by Klutch Sports Group. Prior to James' free agency decision, it was suggested by Maxey's and James' agent, Rich Paul, that their existing relationship could position Philadelphia as a favorable destination for James.
This workout signals James' return to basketball activities after a period of vacation and golf, during which the sports world speculated about his next team. James officially signed with the 76ers following his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. The pairing of Maxey, who averaged 28.3 points per game last season, with James and Joel Embiid presents an intriguing offensive dynamic for the 76ers, with James' presence expected to create opportunities for his teammates by drawing defensive attention.