James suffers defeat on 76ers debut in pre-season

LeBron James says it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game. LeBron James was named the NBA Finals' Most Valuable Player all four times his team won the NBA title LeBron James said it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game. The 41-year-old American joined the 76ers in July for what he says will be his final contract in the NBA following a glittering career. James is the highest points scorer in the history of the league and is entering a record-extending 24th NBA season.

James scored 10 points and added four rebounds, five assists and a steal in 18 first-half minutes as his side fell to a 114-108 defeat by the Brooklyn Nets. "We're still trying to put each other in the position to be successful and complement each other the best way we can on the floor. But it's going to take some time," said James. "Tonight was a good sample size for us to build on." James played alongside new team-mates Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, with the latter leading the scoring with 18 points. James has