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LeBron James Sets a New Standard as He Joins the Sixers
LeBron James has joined the Philadelphia 76ers after playing for the Los Angeles Lakers since 2018.
He is adjusting to a new roster and says being around his teammates helps him settle into the move.
James is bringing his work habits and experience to the team, including arriving early for practice.
He wants the Sixers to attack quickly before opponents can set their defense.
Coach Nick Nurse is also trying Jaylen Brown at the dunker spot, near the basket, where he could get easier scoring chances.
The team also expects Dean Wade to help with defense and open three-point shots.
These changes are part of the Sixers’ effort to make a roster with several scorers work together.
LeBron James has brought changes to the Philadelphia 76ers’ locker room atmosphere and style of play.
He is adjusting to a new roster for the first time since signing with the Lakers in 2018.
James says being around his teammates helps him as he settles into life away from his family in Los Angeles.
He has encouraged the Sixers to attack before opposing defenses are set.
James also arrives early for practice and often works out before the official session.
- Who
- LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
- What
- James has joined the Sixers and is influencing their team culture and approach to play.
- When
- The report was published on 2026-10-12; James made his preseason debut the previous week.
- Where
- Philadelphia.
- Why
- James wants the Sixers to make the most of their talent by attacking quickly before defenses are set.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
James had not adjusted to a completely new roster before joining the Sixers.
James made his preseason debut, primarily as a playmaker, and recorded five assists in the first quarter.
Hoops Rumors published its report on James’s impact on the Sixers.
- Previous team
- Los Angeles Lakers
- New team
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Roster context
- First completely new roster since signing with the Lakers in 2018
- Preseason debut
- Five assists in the first quarter
- Practice routine
- Often arrives early and works out before the official session
What people are saying
Every day is getting better, and obviously … some days will be better than others
It’s fun to go to work.
Got to have guys like that in order to win.
Sources
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