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LeBron James on 76ers' Debut: 'You Guys Know Who I Am, Right?' Sixers Excited to Add NBA Great

James said he joined Philadelphia to bring championship experience and help a revamped roster chase an NBA title.

  • On Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, LeBron James made his public debut in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform at the team's Camden, New Jersey training facility, officially beginning his record-extending 24th NBA season.
  • James signed a two-year, $8 million veteran minimum contract with the 76ers, citing his close friendship with All-Star Tyrese Maxey as a primary factor in leaving the Los Angeles Lakers during free agency.
  • He joins a revamped roster featuring 2023 MVP Joel Embiid, who debuted a noticeably slimmer physique, and Jaylen Brown as the 76ers pursue their first championship since 1983.
  • Philadelphia opens the 2026-27 season on Oct. 20 against the reigning champion New York Knicks, marking the immediate test for James and the revamped roster's championship aspirations.
  • Stating he did not leave his family "to lose in the second round," James emphasized his focus on the day-to-day process while pursuing a fifth career NBA title.
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