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For the fourth time in his historic 24-year NBA career, LeBron James will make his debut with an entirely new franchise.
The Philadelphia 76ers will face the New York Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for the marquee matchup of the NBA’s triple-header regular-season tipoff. James and his new team will watch the Knicks raise their first banner in 53 years, and a palpable energy will once again course through Madison Square Garden.
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But what will James’ time with the 76ers actually look like?
The preseason offered some hints, with one caveat.
During preseason, teams don’t reveal their full schemes, in order to protect competitive advantage. And when a team like Philadelphia is incorporating so many new faces – the Sixers also landed forward Jaylen Brown in a trade with the Celtics – installations tend to be gradual.
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LeBron James takes center stage at 76ers media day
LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er. The four-time NBA champion made his first public appearance at the 76ers media day on Monday, Sept. 28 at the team’s training facility in Camden, New Jersey. James reportedly had several other suitors interested in adding him to their respective rosters, including the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
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LeBron James takes center stage at 76ers media day
LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er. The four-time NBA champion made his first public appearance at the 76ers media day on Monday, Sept. 28 at the team’s training facility in Camden, New Jersey. James reportedly had several other suitors interested in adding him to their respective rosters, including the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
(Emilee Chinn, Getty Images)
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LeBron James takes center stage at 76ers media day
LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on Sept. 28, 2026 in Camden, NJ.
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LeBron James takes center stage at 76ers media day
He ultimately chose the Sixers and signed a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option. In…
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