The King's New Kingdom: LeBron's Philadelphia Gambit LeBron James's surprise decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers has sent shockwaves through the NBA.
The move has sparked debate about whether he's more concerned with legacy than lucre, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a player driven by a desire to compete at the highest level.
The numbers don't lie: LeBron is taking a significant pay cut from his nearly $53 million earnings last season to sign a two year contract worth $US8 million on the veteran minimum salary.