LeBron James began his record 24th NBA season with the 76ers, joining Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in a star-studded lineup built to chase Philadelphia’s first title since 1983. James has already reached nearly every major career milestone; the championship pursuit is what keeps him going. The new group showed early promise, but its success will depend on how its high-profile players share the ball and handle late-game roles.

By the Numbers
  • 24th NBA season for James
  • 4-time MVP
  • 76ers’ last championship: 1983
  • More than 10,000 fans attended the team’s public scrimmage
Yes, But

The starting lineup is loaded with talent, but several players have been primary ball handlers, raising questions about who leads in crunch time and who will adjust. James himself cautioned that the team still has work to do and won’t be perfect right away.

State of Play
  • Philadelphia’s new lineup showed encouraging chemistry early, including James assisting Brown on his first Sixers points.
  • Fan excitement is high ahead of the Sixers’ home opener against Cleveland.
Bottom Line

James has little left to prove individually. His legacy-defining challenge now is helping a new Philadelphia superteam turn its star power into a championship.