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LeBron James scores first basket for Sixers
LeBron James scores first basket for Sixers in NBA opener.
In brief
LeBron James scores first basket for Sixers in NBA opener. LeBron James scored his first basket as a Sixers player during Tuesday's season opener against the Knicks. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
LeBron James' first basket
LeBron James scored his first basket as a Sixers player during Tuesday's season opener against the Knicks.
“LeBron James' 24th NBA season, and his first as a member of the Sixers, is officially underway.”
First points in Sixers uniform
James converted an easy two-point basket after receiving a dish from Embiid during the game.
“@KingJames first points in a Sixers uniform 👏”
Season opener details
The game took place at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
“NEW YORK, LeBron James' 24th NBA season is underway, and he has scored his first basket as a member of the Sixers.”
Social media reaction
The Sixers shared a tweet highlighting James' first points with a basketball emoji.
“@sixers October 20, 2026”
The one thing
LeBron James scored his first basket as a Sixers player during Tuesday's season opener against the Knicks.
