LeBron James was balling, babysitting and putting on a fantastic show in 76ers’ debut at scrimmage

Philadelphia (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers held their annual scrimmage, with the team's public address announcer returning after a brief retirement. Matt Cord welcomed LeBron James to the starting lineup, who wore No. 9 in honor of the retired No. 23 jersey. James, close to 10,000 fans, received a warm reception and showcased his skills, even taking time to bounce a baby girl on his knee.

The Sixers raised over $80,000 for the Sixers Youth Foundation, and ticket prices for the season opener have dropped significantly. Embiid, who has been recovering from injury, participated fully in the scrimmage, and the team hopes this performance will boost their chances of meeting championship expectations.