Kevin Durant Defends LeBron James' $8 Million 76ers Move as Fans Question His Legacy
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 25
Kevin Durant Defends LeBron James' $8 Million 76ers Move as Fans Question His Legacy
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 25
Summary
Durant used social media to back James after fans argued his switch to Philadelphia hurt his standing against one-franchise icons like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant.
In multiple posts, Durant said James "embodies the game of basketball" and rejected the idea that staying with one team is required to validate a career.
James agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers, where he is set to join Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe.
The backlash reflects a broader legacy debate around James, who is chasing a fifth NBA title late in his career while player movement has become more common in the salary-cap era.