{
  "id": 13033246,
  "title": "New Team, Same Iconic Ritual! LeBron James Performs First Chalk Toss In Philadelphia 76ers Jersey During Preseason Match | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/new-team-same-iconic-ritual-lebron-james-performs-first-chalk-toss-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T04:31:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/new-team-same-iconic-ritual-lebron-james-performs-first-chalk-toss-in-philadelphia-76ers-jersey-during-preseason-match-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LeBron James reintroduced his iconic chalk toss pregame ritual to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his preseason debut in a new uniform. The 41-year-old NBA veteran joined the Sixers after a reported two-year, $8 million contract with the team and the prospect of a championship chase. The ritual, central to James' pregame routine for years, saw the four-time champion throwing powder into the air before taking the court. His first chalk toss in a Sixers jersey took place during Thursday's preseason match against the Brooklyn Nets, with Philadelphia's starting lineup featuring James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. The matchup between the two storied franchises is seen as a crucial test for the Sixers, who aim to make a significant impact in the regular season.",
  "summary": "LeBron James brought back one of basketball’s most recognisable pregame rituals in a new jersey as the NBA superstar made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, October 8. The 41-year-old performed his trademark chalk toss for the first time in a Sixers uniform, marking another milestone in his remarkable NBA career. The chalk toss has been a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}