Rich Paul Reveals Which 76ers Player 'Led the Charge' in LeBron James Pursuit During NBA Free Agency

LeBron James reportedly chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after communicating this summer with last season's leading Sixers scorer.

Tyrese Maxey "led the charge" in the Sixers' recruitment of James, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul said on Wednesday's episode of The Ringer's Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul.

James ultimately decided to join the Sixers on a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option.

Maxey and James were photographed training together shortly after the 76ers officially announced the deal. The two have regularly worked out together over the last few offseasons.

Paul, who represents both James and Maxey, said on Wednesday's podcast he feels Maxey is a good personality match for James.

"I've been around [Maxey] for seven years now. We talk all the time. LeBron has spent time with him," Paul said around the 18:00 mark of the podcast. "I know that that's a positive."

Paul continued, "I know the character of Anthony Davis. He does not care about who's getting the shine... same thing with Tyrese. I know that it's a positive because they've been around, they work out together.

"He's embracing the fact that, hey, if we can land this guy, I understand what comes with it, but I'm comfortable in my own skin. And hey, by the way, I want to win. I want the best chance of winning."

ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported earlier this month Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown had been in contact with James amid the Sixers' push to sign him.

The Sixers will now hope adding the NBA's all-time leading scorer to that core will put this team in contention for a title run next spring.