LeBron James Gives Labaron Philon Jr. His Welcome to the NBA Moment: “I Was Backpedaling”
LeBron James and Joel Embiid highlighted the Sixers’ first public scrimmage, which drew a sold-out crowd and raised more than $80,000 for charity.
- On Saturday, LeBron James made his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers during the annual Blue x White Scrimmage at Xfinity Mobile Arena, drawing nearly 10,000 fans to witness the exhibition.
- The scrimmage provided the first public look at Philadelphia's projected starting lineup, featuring James, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe after four days of practice.
- Maxey connected with James for an alley-oop dunk, while James buried a long three-pointer in transition. "It was a great first step," James said of the experience.
- Embiid, who participated fully in camp, appeared leaner and lighter, performing a driving left-handed dunk during the scrimmage. His mobility is viewed as game-changing for the Sixers' defense.
- Philadelphia will begin its four-game preseason schedule on Monday against the New York Knicks, marking the start of James' record 24th NBA season before opening the regular season on October 20 in New York.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The 76ers’ public address announcer ended a brief retirement over the summer in large part to get behind the mic and do what he did for the first time ahead of the team’s annual scrimmage. Matt Cord introduced LeBron James in the Sixers’ starting lineup. “At 6-9, from St. Vincent-St. Mary’s, No....
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LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers' debut at scrimmage
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LeBron James Gives Labaron Philon Jr. His Welcome to the NBA Moment: “I Was Backpedaling”
Labaron Philon Jr. had grown up watching LeBron James dominate the league. The Philadelphia 76ers rookie did not need a preseason game to realize how quickly his NBA life had changed. One play from the four-time champion in training camp was enough. LeBron signed with Philadelphia in July 2026, and Philon’s phone lit up. “Watching […]
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