NBA: LeBron James Has Already Won in Philadelphia: His Jersey Sets a Record

The moment LeBron James officially announced his decision to play for Philadelphia, pandemonium broke out among 76ers fans. The hunt for King James’ No. 23 jersey has become a full-blown obsession for everyone.

So much so that, according to data reported by Fanatics, King James’ new jersey became the best-selling jersey in history within 48 hours of the announcement of his team change. Not just in the NBA, but across all sports.

LBJ shattered the previous record held by Shohei Ohtani (who transferred to the Los Angeles Dodgers in December 2023). Just think: the first batch of the new jersey sold out in about two hours.

This incredible result confirms just how electrified the city of Philadelphia is at the idea of having 41-year-old All-Star LeBron James on its roster. Furthermore, the LBJ brand remains at the top of its game. This year, there’s talk of the 76ers receiving unprecedented television coverage. The LeBron James effect has already transformed the Philadelphia franchise. King James has already won—without even stepping onto the court.