LeBron James on 'Abbott Elementary?' Reactions to superstar joining 76ers

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The City of Bron-erly Love has welcomed a new superstar.

The basketball world was holding their breath all summer until Friday, July 24 when LeBron James announced that he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The four-time NBA champion and league's all-time leading scorer was reportedly deciding between Philadelphia, joining Stephen Curry on the Golden State Warriors, a return to the Miami Heat or a comeback to his hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Besides the sports world expressing their excitement, Philadelphia rejoiced at the news. The future Hall of Famer will join former NBA MVP Joel Embiid and 2024 NBA Finals champion Jaylen Brown, who was shockingly traded from the Boston Celtics earlier in the month.

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Fans also had fun imagining James on a favorite Philadelphia-based sitcom and comparing him to another beloved figure from the city.

Here's the best pop culture reactions to James signing with the 76ers:

Philadelphia music artists are hyped LeBron James is a Sixer

While Philadelphia might be overshadowed by Los Angeles or New York in the music scene, it still has a strong stable of influential artists. Questlove posted a series of Instagram stories welcoming LeBron James. Meek Mill, Tierra Whack and Lil Dicky were also among those who celebrated the 22-time All-Star's announcement that he was going to play in their city.

James Poyser of The Roots had maybe the best response of the day when he made a Threads post saying, "LeJawn James!!!!"

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The people want LeBron James on 'Abbott Elementary'

Quinta Brunson's sitcom "Abbott Elementary" is set in Philadelphia and has become part of the city's pop culture DNA. The award-winning show has seen cameos from Bradley Cooper, the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty and Philadelphia Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham. Fans want LeBron to be next.

Brunson herself showed excitement at the NBA's all-time leading scorer joining her hometown team. She posted a series of Instagram stories with James' famous "Can't believe this my life" meme, a picture of them together with the caption "My goat" and a sly emoji in response to a fan who asked if the basketball superstar would appear on the show.

LeBron James is the 'reverse Fresh Prince'

In Akron, Ohio born and raised, on the playground is where he spent most of his days.

Several people on social media pointed out that LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers is a "reverse fresh prince." In opposite order of Will Smith's popular '90s comedy, the NBA superstar went from Los Angeles to Philadelphia.

X user bobcattheUNC posted the final scene of the show where the Philadelphia-bred actor stands alone in the Bel Air living room after the Banks Family moved to the East Coast and suggested James is doing a similar move to his son Bronny. James was influential in getting the Los Angeles Lakers to draft his son.

Philadelphia welcomes LeBron James

People all across Philadelphia were welcoming. Pat's King of Steaks posted on their Instagram story and their rival Geno's Steaks made an elaborate post. Ice cream icon Frankie Two Scoops, the Theatre of Living Arts and the Philadelphia International Airport also expressed their appreciation.

The governor of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, even declared a LeBron James Day!

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