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LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia. Former Sixers star Charles Barkley disagrees with his decision.
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The four-time NBA champion announced his decision on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday afternoon.
“I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn’t ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and deicide if I still love this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give. The last few weeks have really been special. I’ve never been able to have no clue what to do and take real time to just think. I’ve had an incredible few months with all the people I love trying to figure it all out. This is my last decision. I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family. What am I really playing for at this point?” he wrote.
“I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning another championship. I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time. Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!”
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But former Sixers great Charles Barkley disagrees.
The legendary NBA star turned TV analyst has made it clear that he disagrees with LeBron heading to Philly.
Barkley calls out LeBron for his decision
Barkley made an appearance on ESPN Cleveland and said that he would’ve preferred for LeBron to sign with the Cavs.
“I’m disappointed. I wanted him to go to Cleveland. Because he has no natural affiliation with Philly. I’m surprised. He had no affiliation with the Warriors, either. If he went to the Heat, that would have been a little bit different. But I thought it would be a great way to end his story to finish up in Cleveland. So I’m a little disappointed, but hey, it’s his decision. But I am, I’m just a little disappointed, plain and simple,” Barkley said.
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Ultimately, though it’s LeBron’s decision – and he’s sticking with it.
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This story was originally published July 26, 2026 at 5:15 AM.