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LeBron James makes 76ers debut in pre-season loss
The 41-year-old NBA superstar scored 10 points in his first game for Philadelphia, which fell to Brooklyn 114-108.
In brief
The 41-year-old NBA superstar scored 10 points in his first game for Philadelphia, which fell to Brooklyn 114-108. LeBron James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a pre-season loss to Brooklyn, scoring 10 points in 18 minutes as the team adjusts to playing together. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
LeBron joins 76ers for final chapter
The 41-year-old American joined the Philadelphia 76ers in July for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA following a glittering career.
Ten points in debut loss to Nets
James scored 10 points and added four rebounds, five assists and a steal in 18 first-half minutes as his side fell to a 114-108 defeat by the Brooklyn Nets.
Team needs time to gel, says James
James said it will take time for his new team-mates to gel after the defeat.
“We're still trying to put each other in the position to be successful and complement each other the best way we can on the floor. But it's going to take some time.”
The main idea
LeBron James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a pre-season loss to Brooklyn, scoring 10 points in 18 minutes as the team adjusts to playing together.
