On Thursday night, the Philadelphia 76ers played the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center in New York.
They lost their second preseason game by a score of 114-108.
The more significant news was that LeBron James made his debut for the 76ers.
He finished with 10 points, four rebounds, five assists and one steal while shooting 1/1 from the field in 18 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Debut Performance
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on October 08, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about LeBron:
SportsCenter: “Year 24. Same king, same vision 👀 LeBron still dishing dimes in Philly 💰”
Hoop Central: “LEBRON EMBIID BROWN PHILLY BALL MOVEMENT. 🔥🔥🔥”
Bleacher Report: “LEBRON NO-LOOK PASS TO VJ 😳🔥 76ERS BALL MOVEMENT 😮💨💯”
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers poses for a portrait during media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex on September 28, 2026 in Camden, New Jersey.
Kyle Neubeck: “Based on a single quarter of preseason hoops, I could easily see LeBron putting together a 10+ assist per game season”
Steve Jones: “LeBron James and Joel Embiid in pick and roll. The second LeBron gets two on the ball, pocket pass goes to Embiid. Defense helps on the roll, right to Jaylen Brown at the dunker spot. Pressure points and playing out of it.”
Brett Siegel: “Early impression of the new-look 76ers: It’s going to be so much fun watching the passing on this team.”
Getty LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the New York Knicks in the first quarter during the preseason game at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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