LeBron James addresses challenges after leaving Lakers for 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 10:38 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
LeBron James played in his preseason debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on October 8, 2026, facing the Brooklyn Nets. He admitted feeling odd about moving on from Los Angeles, where he spent nearly a decade. The transition to a new team while managing family connections has presented challenges, but he expressed optimism about his new environment and teammates. James highlighted the supportive atmosphere within the 76ers organization, emphasizing that each day gets better as he acclimates to his new role.
- •LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Lakers.
- •James acknowledges feeling different in a new uniform.
- •He is managing the challenges of family separation during the season.
- •James finds the 76ers organization welcoming and supportive.
- 10:38 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Lakers LeBron James Makes Honest Admission Amid Difficult L.A. Departure
"The anticipatory excitement turned into a mode of grave unfamiliarity after he jogged out of the tunnel for his pregame warm-up.He still showed he was ever the playmaker, zipping through the teeth of the Brooklyn Nets defense before bouncing a dime to the cutting VJ Edgecombe, whom he calls a “star,” a play he made […] The post Ex-Lakers LeBron James Makes Honest Admission Amid Difficult L.A. Departure appeared first on HEAVY.
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