LeBron James: Maxey friendship, helping Embiid were 76ers factors

LeBron James said his long-standing friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey and a desire to help Joel Embiid win his first NBA title played significant roles in his decision to sign a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in July.

James, 41, revealed some details about the free agency process and what helped put the 76ers over the top on his "Mind the Game" podcast with co-host Steve Nash that dropped Friday.

"I think I'm more in love with the pursuit of how much more can I defy the odds," James said on the podcast.