LeBron James looks set to make a big impact on the Philadelphia 76ers, and the NBA’s career scoring leader may not even need to shoot much to do it
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Philadelphia 76ers’ LeBron James (23) grabs a rebound during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
NEW YORK — LeBron James knew Thursday night was going to feel different, playing in a game for the Philadelphia 76ers for the first time.
But every first game of a season feels new, even for a player who’s now had 24 of them.