{
  "id": 15126827,
  "title": "76ers star LeBron James gives Tyrese Maxey the ultimate compliment after Celtics clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/76ers-star-lebron-james-gives-tyrese-maxey-the-ultimate-compliment",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:03:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/76ers-star-lebron-james-gives-050331886.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LeBron James, the star of the Philadelphia 76ers, commended Tyrese Maxey, a guard from the Boston Celtics, following a preseason match. James, impressed by Maxey's connection with him, emphasized that their relationship is a significant factor behind his decision to join the 76ers. \"I work out with Tyrese every Sunday, so I already know what type of player he is,\" James told NBC Sports Philadelphia. \"I’m here a lot, but the reason why I’m here is because of him.\" The duo showcased their dynamic during the game, with James finishing a dunk following Maxey's assist. Despite Boston emerging victorious with an overtime 125-120 win, Maxey delivered a solid performance, scoring 22 points, dishing out six assists, and connecting on every free throw attempt. James, too, contributed eight points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in 25 minutes, underscoring the potential of their partnership as a potent transition attack for the Sixers.",
  "summary": "LeBron James has only been with the Philadelphia 76ers for one offseason, but he has already made it clear which teammate helped bring him there. After Friday night’s preseason finale against the Boston Celtics , James heaped praise on Tyrese Maxey, crediting the guard as a big part of why he chose Philadelphia . “I work out with Tyrese every […] The post 76ers star LeBron James gives Tyrese…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "LeBron James makes home preseason debut for 76ers with well-rounded performance as Joel Embiid shines",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/lebron-james-makes-home-preseason-debut-for-76ers-with-well-rounded",
        "published": "2026-10-17T01:29:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
}