The Philadelphia 76ers officially announced LeBron James' signing Monday, sharing a statement from President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey and flooding social media with images of the four-time NBA champion in his new team's colors.

James will wear No. 23 with the Sixers after signing a two-year, $8 million deal Sunday. The team confirmed the signing on its social media accounts with an image of his jersey hanging in the locker room, marking the official start of a new chapter for one of basketball's most decorated players.

Sixers Leadership Welcomes James

Gansey offered an emotional statement following the signing, reflecting on a relationship with James that stretches back decades. "There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact he'll have on this organization," Gansey said. "I have had the pleasure of knowing LeBron since high school and have seen the high-level impact he's produced at every stop of his basketball journey. He is a consummate professional, the ultimate competitor, and a tireless worker."

Gansey also spoke to James' character beyond the basketball court. "But he is also an incredible person with natural leadership traits, a family man, and someone who possesses unwavering commitment to community and those around him," Gansey added. "We couldn't be happier that he is officially here and........

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