‘Be that final little piece’: LeBron James explains 76ers decision

A final homecoming in Cleveland, a return to South Beach alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, a dream link-up with Steph Curry in Golden State, a chance to join the reigning champs in the Garden. Countless options and fairy-tale storylines were on the table as LeBron James made what he called the “last decision” of his legendary career. Instead, he chose a fresh slate on a team with which he doesn’t share much history, alongside players whose fates aren’t inextricably linked with James’ time in the league: The Philadelphia 76ers, alongside Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. Since making that announcement on…