# LeBron James scores first basket for Sixers

> LeBron James scores first basket for Sixers in NBA opener.
- Title: LeBron James scores first basket for Sixers · PhillyVoice
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-10-20T23:42:56.327+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

LeBron James scored his first basket as a Sixers player during Tuesday's season opener against the Knicks.