LeBron James
ON THE RECORD · 15 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I could be a lot better,”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-21
James, 41 and entering a record-extending 24th NBA season with his fourth team, scored 14 points in the 76ers' 106-100 win over the Knicks.
“Still getting my rhythm, obviously just a little bit over two weeks with the new squad.”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-21
James told NBC he was still adjusting to his new team after just over two weeks together.
“But I like the way we played. I think we played exceptionally well, especially defensively.”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-21
James praised his team's performance, especially defensively, in the 76ers' season-opening win over the Knicks.
“But it’s going to take some time. Tonight was a good sample size for us to build on.”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09
James discussed the process of building chemistry with his new 76ers teammates after their preseason loss to the Nets.
“We’re still trying to put each other in a position to be successful and complement each other the best way we can out on the floor,”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09
James discussed the process of building chemistry with his new 76ers teammates after their preseason loss to the Nets.
“It felt a little different,”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09
James commented on playing his first preseason game for the Philadelphia 76ers after signing with the team in July.
“He ain’t been late, so stop the lie,”
LeBron James · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
James posted on Instagram to refute a report that he had admonished Joel Embiid for being late to a practice.
“doubled, tripled and quadrupled now that I’m here”
LeBron James · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
James acknowledged at the 76ers' media day that outside attention surrounding the team would increase with his arrival.
“Obviously, just wearing a new uniform, but the game is the game.”
LeBron James · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-09
James commented on playing his first preseason game for the Philadelphia 76ers after signing with the team in July.
“I was pretty sure I played my last game. I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game,”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote about his uncertainty regarding retirement after his 23rd NBA season ended.
“I’m not going for money. I’m not going for family,”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote about his motivations for continuing his career with the 76ers.
“I still truly love this game, and I have more to give.”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote that he still loved the game and had more to give after reconsidering retirement.
“I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time,”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James made the announcement that he would join the 76ers on social media Friday.
“Thank you LA. Miami I’ll forever love and Northeast Ohio will always home!”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote thanking Los Angeles, Miami, and Northeast Ohio after choosing to sign with the 76ers.
“What am I really playing for at this point? I still want to sacrifice. I still want to work. I still want to grind. I still want to compete, to win and to have a chance at the feeling of winning.”
LeBron James · said 2026-07-24 · reported 2026-07-25
James wrote about his continued desire to sacrifice, work, and compete for a championship.