LeBron James Scores First Basket as a 76er, Assisted by Joel Embiid
LeBron James scored his first basket as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, assisted by Joel Embiid.
Myrtle Beach Florence, SC, October 20, 2026 —
LeBron James scored his first basket as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, with Joel Embiid providing the assist. The reported play marks James’ first basket while playing for Philadelphia.
The information available does not identify the game in which the basket occurred, its date or location, or the score at the time. It also does not describe the play, state how many points the basket was worth, or provide details about either player’s broader performance. No additional game context was provided.
The reported detail connects James and Embiid on the scoring play: James made the basket and Embiid assisted. Beyond that, the available account does not specify whether the play took place during a regular-season game, a postseason game, or another setting. It does not provide statements from the players, the team or other participants.
Further details about the game and the circumstances surrounding the basket were not included in the summary. Accordingly, the available information establishes the milestone and the assist, but does not support a fuller account of the matchup or its outcome.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.wbtw.com, see more information here.
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