The King's ransom: What LeBron James could mean for Philly's economy
October 19, 2026
October 19, 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The King's ransom: What LeBron James could mean for Philly's economy
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This summer, the basketball gods blessed Philadelphia with LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history. For a city that treats its sports heroes with near-religious devotion, his arrival offers a tantalizing inquiry: Could James help deliver an econom . . .
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The King's ransom: What LeBron James could mean for Philly's economy
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This summer, the basketball gods blessed Philadelphia with LeBron James, one of the greatest players in NBA history. For a city that treats its sports heroes with near-religious devotion, his arrival offers a tantalizing inquiry: Could James help deliver an econom . . .