11月3日，宾夕法尼亚州州长Josh Shapiro在TMZ的访谈中，对费城76人队的明星球员詹姆斯进行了讨论。
宾夕法尼亚州的首要都市为费城。据相关资讯披露，当詹姆斯作为无约束球员之际，Shapiro州长曾在纽约参加前总统克林顿及其伴侣举办的一场晚宴上，主动向詹姆斯伸出援手，力邀他加盟费城76人队。
在面对关于他在招募詹姆斯过程中的贡献度的问题时，Shapiro州长回应道：“并无显著贡献。面对机遇，我毫不犹豫地采取了行动，积极投入了招募工作。我对他能加盟我们团队感到无比兴奋，他确实是一位杰出的人才。”
Governor Shapiro elaborated, "Upon encountering him at the dinner, an immediate desire struck me: I must engage in conversation, to advocate for Philadelphia. It wasn't merely the team at stake, but the city itself; I was certain it would embrace him. It's a place where his philanthropic endeavors could flourish. His words, 'Thank you, Governor, for your efforts,' were astonishing; LeBron knew who I was? Unbelievable! The feeling was exhilarating. Yet, I am convinced that the credit goes to Maxie, Brown, and the other players; they are the true reason for his choice of Philadelphia."
面对询问关于自己是否因计划直接与詹姆斯沟通而感到焦虑，Shapiro州长回应道：“非也，我心中所想的是，若得机会，我定会竭尽全力为费城争取。我相信76人网罗了一位重量级的球星。”