Bryce Harper, Phillies Recreate 'LeBron James Kid' Meme in Trending Video After 76ers Contract

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies seem excited LeBron James is about to be playing in their city.

The Phillies shared a video Friday of players imitating the famous viral video of a child repeating James' name.

James announced Friday he will be playing next season for the Philadelphia 76ers.

"I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time," James said in his statement.

Klutch Sports' Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania James is joining the organization on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option.

The Sixers are now hoping teaming James up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will lift their team into title contention status.

The Phillies are hoping to make their own postseason run after a historic midseason turnaround.

After former manager Rob Thomson was dismissed following the club's 9-19 start to the season, interim manager Don Mattingly has helped the Phillies improve to 56-47.

The club now sits two games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second NL Wild Card spot.

The Phillies are the third team in MLB history, and the first since 1955, to improve from at least 10 games below .500 to at least 10 games above .500 before their 85th game (h/t MLB.com's Jason Foster).

Philadelphia will hope the news their city acquired the NBA's all-time leading scorer will help spur the Phillies to a fifth straight playoff appearance this fall.