Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James Gets 100% Real About His Preseason Debut Vs. Brooklyn Nets
LeBron James suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time, as the team lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night at Barclays Center. The 41-year-old forward tallied 10 points, four rebounds, and five assists, shooting 1-for-1 from the field and 8-for-8 from the free-throw line in 18 minutes. During his locker [...]
LeBron James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut on Thursday night, facing off against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The 41-year-old forward played 18 minutes, scoring 10 points, grabbing four rebounds, and dishing out five assists. James' shooting accuracy was impressive, as he hit every shot he took from the field (1 for 1) and never missed a free throw (8 for 8).
During his post-game interview, James admitted that wearing a Philadelphia 76ers uniform felt different, but the game itself remained unchanged. He expressed happiness about spending time with his new teammates, whom he had been practicing with for the past two weeks. James emphasized the importance of camaraderie and unity within the team, stating that it makes the experience enjoyable and fun.
When asked about his teammate Dean Wade, James highlighted Wade's value to any team by saying, "He fits on any basketball team on the planet. You gotta have guys like that." Wade, who joined the 76ers earlier this summer on a four-year, $39 million contract, played 16 minutes off the bench and contributed seven points and four rebounds in the game against the Nets.
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