LeBron James, now 41 and a 76er, opens his 24th season by spoiling the Knicks' banner night
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The NBA season opened Tuesday, Oct. 20, and LeBron James played his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers, a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on the night the Knicks, the defending champions, received their rings and raised their banner, CBS Sports reports.
In 34 minutes James, 41, had 14 points on 5-of-13 shooting, nine rebounds, seven assists and one turnover. The Knicks shot 37% from the floor. CBS notes that the Sixers have not been past the second round of the playoffs in 25 years, and that the season is James's 24th.
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After exploring Grading LeBron James' 76ers debut as Philly spoils Knicks' title celebration - CBS Sports, the long career that led here is summed up in LeBron James.
Wikipedia's biography of James notes he is the NBA's all-time leading scorer, with four championships from 10 Finals appearances.
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