LeBron Log No. 3: The King dishes, Caitlin Clark visits and closing time

LeBron Log No. 3: The King dishes, Caitlin Clark visits and closing time originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

LeBron James’ latest week with the Sixers included his first 10-assist game with Philadelphia, his best performance with the team, a visit with Caitlin Clark, a crowd-wide finger wag and one jumper he would probably like back.

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Some of it belonged in the box score. The rest quickly made its way around social media.

Welcome to the third edition of the LeBron Log.

SAFE HANDS

Throughout the preseason, the Sixers discussed the responsibility that accompanied their desire to play faster.

They wanted to advance the ball before defenses could organize, but Nick Nurse was not interested in accepting extra turnovers as part of the tradeoff. When asked whether he could live with more mistakes if they came with better pace, his answer was simple.

“No.”

Seven games into the regular season, the Sixers have not yet become one of the NBA’s fastest teams. They entered Monday ranked 20th in pace.

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Their ball security has stood out.

Philadelphia has committed an NBA-low 12.7 turnovers per game. James has helped organize the offense as its leading facilitator, recording 35 assists against 11 turnovers.

He leads the Sixers in total assists despite playing only five games. Tyrese Maxey, who has appeared in all seven, is second with 31.

James provided the cleanest example Wednesday night against the Pacers. He finished with 13 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, two blocks and no turnovers during the Sixers’ 114-109 comeback victory.

It was his first double-digit-assist performance with Philadelphia. According to StatMuse, James also became the oldest player in its database to record at least 10 points and 10 assists while committing no more than one turnover.

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He was 41 years and 302 days old.

James’ night was not flashy by his standards. He attempted 12 shots and finished fifth on the team in scoring. Still, he helped five Sixers reach double figures without surrendering a possession.

The Sixers signed the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. Through the opening weeks of his Philadelphia career, he…

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