Signing LeBron James was always going to be a huge boost to the Philadelphia 76ers for their on-court mission, but the same could be said for whatever they have going on off the court. Heck, it seems like they are already cashing in on having signed the megastar, as ticket prices for the team have soared. According to TickPick, an online marketplace for event tickets, the top 9 of the 20 games listed on the platform will feature the new-look squad.
The 76ers always had a respectable amount of hoopla around them, but having James at this point in his career only cranks that up by more than a notch. Most people believe that the superstar is already on his final season, so this possible farewell tour next season is already getting the clout it absolutely warrants.
76ers witness one off-court perk for signing LeBron James
Apparently, the 76ers did not even have a single game from this past season that ended up being in the top 10 of the most expensive games to watch in person. Adding James forced that to take a complete 180-degree turn, and it is not hard to see why.
Well, people would be remiss to ignore the other factors that also led to Philly being a hot commodity ahead of the upcoming season. Jaylen Brown, an MVP candidate from last season, is now a Sixer. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are still in their dominant forms. Incoming sophomore VJ Edgecombe is league pass-worthy by himself.
The compelling narrative surrounding James’ quest for his fifth ring on what could very well be his final campaign in the NBA and the 76ers’ desperate bid to snap their championship drought that has lasted for more than four decades makes for a selling point that will surely make even the casual fan break the bank. Heck, the team is likewise on deck for 34 national TV games this coming season, which is the maximum number possible under current rules.
Ticket prices soaring is not exactly the best news for the average NBA fan, but for the 76ers, that is a major boost to the business they have going outside the actual basketball being played. That off-court benefit is one they are already reaping thanks to LeBron, and they will be thrilled to find out that more of the same tenor is probably already lurking, given the storyline he is bringing around the team for the 2026-27 season.
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