LeBron James banks first 76ers bucket in record Year 24

Debut comes in season opener against Knicks on NBC

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

LeBron goes off the glass for his first bucket of Year 24 👑 https://t.co/leWdt3en7A Via @NBA on X

What happened: James scored off the glass early in Philadelphia's opener against New York. The game tipped at 7 p.m. ET as part of the league's three-game opening slate on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: LeBron James is playing an NBA-record 24th season. His Philadelphia debut marks his first regular-season game in a 76ers uniform.

What to watch: Philadelphia continues its opening-night matchup with New York. Early rotation and workload in the debut will set the baseline for Year 24.

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