LeBron James makes 76ers debut in preseason game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 00:48 · Archive

LeBron James played for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in a preseason game against Brooklyn on Thursday.

LeBron James, 41, played for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night in New York. James joined the 76ers this summer on a two-year deal at league minimum for what is expected to be the final stop in his NBA-record 24th season, after spending the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.

He started in the game alongside fellow All-Star newcomer Jaylen Brown and holdovers Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Coach Nick Nurse said he expected to play his starters about half the game. James had sat out Philadelphia's exhibition opener on Monday against the New York Knicks.

The 76ers play their season opener on 20 October in New York, where the Knicks will raise a championship banner.

How it is being reported

• LeBron James is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in preseason game at BrooklynLeBron James is playing for the first time with the Philadelphia 76ers, getting started on the expected final stop in his NBA career.Clickorlando · 9 Oct, 00:10
• LeBron James is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time in preseason game at BrooklynLeBron James is playing for the first time with the Philadelphia 76ers, getting started on the expected final stop in his NBA career.News4Jax · 9 Oct, 00:10

In this story: LeBron James · Philadelphia 76ers · Brooklyn Nets · Jaylen Brown · Joel Embiid · Tyrese Maxey · Nick Nurse · New York

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