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LeBron James quotes Taurean Prince after 76ers’ loss to Pistons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:53 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

LeBron James quotes Taurean Prince after 76ers’ loss to Pistons

Summary

On October 25, the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 106-93 defeat to the Detroit Pistons in their opening game of the 2026-27 season. A significant issue for the 76ers was rebounding, as they were out-rebounded 54-37. LeBron James, who recorded 18 points in the game, joked about the rebounding problems by quoting former teammate Taurean Prince. Despite the loss, James emphasized the need for the team to be more aggressive in securing rebounds, referencing a past viral moment of Prince discussing rebounding. James is now in his 24th NBA season after signing with the 76ers in the offseason.

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•76ers lose 106-93 to Pistons in season opener.
•Philadelphia was out-rebounded 54-37 during the game.
•LeBron James quoted Taurean Prince to highlight rebounding concerns.
•James scored 18 points, contributing as a new team member.
•This game marks the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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The Philadelphia 76ers dropped their first game of the 2026-27 season on Sunday following their 106-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons . One of the major areas of concern for the 76ers was their rebounding. The 76ers were out-rebounded by the Pistons, 54-37, and after the game, LeBron James quoted his old teammate , Taurean Prince, when asked how the […] The post LeBron James hilariously uses old Taurean Prince quote to address 76ers’ problems appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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