LeBron effect: Sixers preseason tickets soar after 'last decision' announcement

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The deal is done. King James is officially coming to Philadelphia.

The news broke on Friday afternoon and has been the talk of the town ever since.

ESPN reports James has signed a two-year, nearly $8 million contract with the Sixers, bringing the four-time champion back to the Eastern Conference after eight seasons with the Lakers.

The move has Philadelphia sports fans fired up, with LeBron merchandise flying off the shelves just minutes after he announced his plans to help the Sixers chase a championship.

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The excitement is already showing up in ticket prices.



Seats for the Sixers' preseason matchup against the Celtics jumped from about $107 to more than $500 shortly after the news broke.

The excitement of LeBron James coming to Philadelphia is already showing up in ticket prices.



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