Pennsylvania marks LeBron James Day as leaders celebrate star's announcement

Huge LeBron James news. An $8 million deal is bringing the basketball superstar right here to Philadelphia. Well, word as you might guess spread really quickly today. Pennsylvania's governor reacting almost immediately. Even declaring a declaration. Action News reporter Becca Hendrickson live now in South Philadelphia with more on all of the excitement, Becca. Right, and Tara, one of the most excited Philadelphia 76ers fans is who you just said, Governor Josh Shapiro. He loves his 76ers and he co-declared today LeBron James Day. We got a championship team we're putting on the court and the fact that King James chose us is just amazing. LeBron James is going to be a Philadelphia 76er. Fans across Philadelphia, including the governor of Pennsylvania, are celebrating. You're enjoying the joy in the city of Philadelphia. Folks are fired up. They're happy. They're optimistic. They're proud that of all the different franchises, LeBron shows up. That's a point of pride. Governor Shapiro declared today LeBron James Day. You can read the full proclamation about the chosen one that recounts his record-breaking NBA career. Philadelphia Mayor Sherell Parker welcomed King James to the city on social media. She said, quote, we are absolutely thrilled, honored and bursting with pride to welcome LeBron James to the city of brotherly love and sisterly affection. And in Philadelphia, we don't just welcome you to a city. We welcome you into our one Philly family with open arms and electric energy. Happy LeBron Day, Philadelphia. State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta pulled out his favorite 76ers hat to celebrate. This is the quintessential trust the process. The process has been long. The process has been windy. But trust the process. King James is on the job. And will the process finally come true? That's what every Philadelphia 76er fan is thinking right now. There are championship hopes here in South Philadelphia. And how could there not be with the king coming to town? Can't wait to see this place behind me on opening day in a few months. Live in South Philadelphia, Becca Hedrickson, Channel 6 Action News. Yeah, we're in the thick of Philly season right now, but everyone digging out the Sixers jerseys. That's right.