Sports world reacts as Joe Biden projected to become president-elect

After more than four days of ballot-counting following record voter turnout, Joe Biden was projected Saturday to win the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

Notable athletes, including LeBron James, quickly took to social media to react to the news:

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green noted to James that White House visits - something many championship teams avoided under President Donald Trump - might soon resume:

The count in Pennsylvania - specifically the Philadelphia area - put Biden over the top. The drawn-out procedure tested the patience of many, but 76ers center Joel Embiid reminded everyone that it was a process:

Current and retired athletes with ties to the city - including Philly native Kyle Lowry and former Eagles defensive end Chris Long - saluted voters:

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Amir Garrett and Winnipeg Jets winger Blake Wheeler called for unity in a divided political environment:

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