LeBron James Debuts for 76ers in Philadelphia Roar

LeBron James made his preseason debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in Philadelphia, facing off against the Boston Celtics. The 41-year-old player, in his NBA-record 24th season, received a thunderous ovation from the home crowd. He thrilled fans early on by completing a dunk following a half-court lob pass from Tyrese Maxey.

Fans had eagerly awaited James's appearance in his No. 23 jersey since he signed with the team in July. Despite this game not counting towards official stats, the excitement was palpable. This appearance followed his participation in a public scrimmage and his preseason debut last week in Brooklyn, where he recorded 10 points, five assists, and four rebounds in the first half.

James signed a two-year contract with the 76ers during the offseason for the league minimum after spending the previous eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 76ers' season opener is scheduled for Tuesday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.