LeBron James officially donned his new No. 23 Philadelphia 76ers jersey at media day on Monday, and he wasted no time setting the tone for his first year. The biggest news? He is already singing the praises of his new co-star, Joel Embiid.
LeBron Hypes Up Jo
Talk about a ringing endorsement! James told reporters that “Jo is one of the most talented guys we have in the world.” Seriously, hearing the King drop praise like that on Embiid before a single game is a huge statement. LeBron also made it clear what he thinks matters most for the big man, focusing on “health.” He sees Embiid putting in serious work on his body, his game, and his “mentals” this offseason. That is the kind of leadership and belief you want to hear from your new teammate.
What Is LeBron’s Role? Everything.
So, what is LeBron’s job description in Philly? When asked about his expected role in his first year, James gave the most LeBron answer ever: “Whatever they need me to do.” He literally added, “The luxury of my game is I can do everything. … Literally, I can do everything.” You know it is true. The man is a walking triple-double threat and can run the offense, score, or lock down when needed. It sounds like he is ready to adapt to whatever the coach needs.
This is huge for the 76ers. With James already connected with Embiid and ready to do whatever it takes, the ceiling for this team feels sky-high. Get ready, Philly, because the new era officially just kicked off! We are all watching to see how this dynamic duo comes together on the court when the season tips off.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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