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LeBron James to debut with the Philadelphia 76ers in his 24th NBA season

NPR | By Becky Sullivan
Published October 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM MDT

LeBron James will turn 42 in December and no NBA player has ever had a longer career. But he's not done yet, and his debut Tuesday with the Philadelphia 76ers is must-see basketball.

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Becky Sullivan
Becky Sullivan is NPR’s sports correspondent.
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