LeBron James on 76ers’ Debut: ‘You Guys Know Who I Am, Right?’ Sixers Excited to Add NBA Great
The 41-year-old signed a two-year, $8 million veterans’ minimum deal and said he is focused on ending Philadelphia’s title drought.
- On Monday, September 28, 2026, LeBron James attended Media Day with the Philadelphia 76ers to begin his 24th NBA season, having signed a two-year, $8 million deal partly because of his relationship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey.
- Seeking to end a championship drought dating to 1983, James chose Philadelphia from five finalist teams, mirroring his 2016 success in Cleveland when he led the Cavaliers to a title.
- Joining a roster featuring Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, James emphasized mentorship, stating, "I hope that I can, you know, bring that experience, bring that knowledge, bring the blueprint to the guys that's trying to accomplish some things that they haven't done in their career," James said.
- Refusing to discuss retirement, James remains focused on the present, saying, "I didn't leave my family," James said Monday, "to lose in the second round," as the Sixers seek to improve after being swept last season.
- The 22-time All-Star will make his debut on October 20 at Madison Square Garden against the reigning champion New York Knicks, marking a significant moment in his storied career.
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At the age of 41 James prepares for his 24th season in the NBA, a record, and to try to win the first Philadelphia title since 1983. The Sixers have gathered the one that is profiled as one of the most powerful headlines, which also includes the former Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown star, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe. "If you want to achieve something exceptional, it will take time," explained the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player …
LeBron James addresses whether the Sixers deal could be his last
LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency as he begins another new chapter in his legendary NBA career. Many assumed this two-year contract would mark James’ final run in the NBA. At Media Day on Monday, James was asked about that and the future Hall of Famer …
“I Didn’t Leave My Family to Lose”: LeBron James Makes 76ers Expectations Clear After Seemingly Taking a Shot at Lakers
Four months after the OKC Thunder swept the Lakers out of the second round, LeBron James sat his daughter down and told her he would not be home as much. On Monday in Camden, wearing Philadelphia red for the first time, he made the cost of that conversation public. “I didn’t leave my family to […]
LeBron James on 76ers' debut: 'You guys know who I am, right
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — LeBron James took his seat and fidgeted with a microphone before he tossed his identification placard on the ground. “You guys know who I am, right?” James asked. Sure do. No introduction needed.
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LeBron James on 76ers’ debut: ‘You guys know who I am, right?’ Sixers excited to add NBA great
CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — LeBron James took his seat and fidgeted with a microphone before he tossed his identification placard on the ground.
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