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LeBron James joins 76ers practice, Embiid fully healthy

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 2:40 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

LeBron James attended his first Philadelphia 76ers practice, beginning his debut season.
A LeBron James helicopter landed at the Camden complex, drawing a larger media crowd than usual.
Coach Nick Nurse said James was very vocal on defense, leading drills by example.
Joel Embiid participated fully, appeared healthy, and said he will stay healthy for the playoffs.

History

Historical Context

In September 2001 Michael Jordan left the Chicago Bulls legacy behind to play for the Washington Wizards, donating his salary to September-11 relief and helping the team improve by 18 wins to a 37-45 record. His veteran-star comeback set a template that 2024 saw LeBron James join the struggling Philadelphia 76ers, sparking similar ticket-sales and branding expectations.

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Story summary

LeBron James attended his first Philadelphia 76ers practice, beginning his debut season.
A LeBron James helicopter landed at the Camden complex, drawing a larger media crowd than usual.
Coach Nick Nurse said James was very vocal on defense, leading drills by example.
Joel Embiid participated fully, appeared healthy, and said he will stay healthy for the playoffs.

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