What happened: LeBron James said he seriously considered retirement before choosing to continue. He described this decision as his last and the coming season as one final journey.
Why it matters: Philadelphia has not reached the NBA Finals since 2001 and last won the championship in 1983. Another title would be James' fifth and his first with a fourth franchise.
By the numbers: James is a 22-time All-Star, 21-time All-NBA selection and four-time league MVP. He also owns four Finals MVP awards.
What to watch: Training camp will show how Philadelphia plans to deploy James as he enters his 24th NBA season.