LeBron James makes 76ers debut in preseason game

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 01:02 · Archive

LeBron James, 41, played his first preseason game for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics on Friday.

LeBron James, aged 41, made his first preseason appearance for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Boston Celtics on Friday night in Philadelphia. The 24-year NBA veteran, who joined the team in July, performed his signature chalk toss and received a roaring ovation during his introduction. He dunked off a half-court pass from team-mate Tyrese Maxey early in the game.

The public address announcer gave James a full introduction: 'At 6-9, from St. Vincent-St. Mary's, No. 23, LeBron James! James!' Joel Embiid received the final introduction. Crowds of young fans gathered around the home team entrance hoping for photographs or autographs.

The 76ers played all their starting players except VJ Edgecombe. Jaylen Brown appeared against the Celtics for the first time since being traded to the 76ers in the offseason.

How it is being reported

• LeBron James tosses chalk, gets 76ers intro for 1st time in Philadelphia in front of roaring fansLeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday night in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia.Clickorlando · 17 Oct, 00:41
• LeBron James tosses chalk, gets 76ers intro for 1st time in Philadelphia in front of roaring fansLeBron James performed his famed chalk toss and was introduced to a roaring ovation on Friday night in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia.News4Jax · 17 Oct, 00:41

In this story: LeBron James · Philadelphia 76ers · Boston Celtics · Tyrese Maxey · Joel Embiid · Jaylen Brown · Philadelphia

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