LeBron James Sets 76ers' Title Bar at More Than 2nd Round
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Updated · CNN International · Sep 28
LeBron James Sets 76ers' Title Bar at More Than 2nd Round
3 articles · Updated · CNN International · Sep 28
Summary
LeBron James used his first Philadelphia appearance to declare he "didn’t leave my family ... to lose in the second round," immediately framing the 76ers’ season around a championship push.
25 years without even an Eastern Conference finals berth has sharpened that message for Philadelphia, where the team moved Saturday’s Blue x White scrimmage downtown for more fans and home-opener tickets are nearing $300.
Mike Gansey’s offseason overhaul helped make the pitch credible: the 76ers not only signed James but also landed Jaylen Brown in a stealth trade, while Tyrese Maxey’s long offseason bond with James helped sell the roster.
Tuesday’s first practice now becomes the next test, with James saying his real value is building habits and accountability so a talented roster does not end up as another team that looks great on paper.