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76ers may have landed something they probably didn’t expect from LeBron

LeBron James has statistically been one of the best defenders in the NBA, something which the 76ers probably did not foresee when they got him.

By Nicolas Kyle Pring · The Sixer Sense

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Writer Nicolas Kyle Pring argues LeBron James has provided surprisingly strong defense for the Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers started the season with a 6-1 record behind a defense ranked fourth overall in the league.
Opposing players shot 27.8 percent from the field with James as their primary defender before facing Charlotte.

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Writer Nicolas Kyle Pring argues that LeBron James has delivered an unexpected defensive renaissance for the Philadelphia 76ers to begin the season. After joining Philadelphia in the offseason, the veteran forward has stood out as an effective, multi-positional defender through the team's first seven games.

Despite subpar early offensive play, the 76ers opened with a 6-1 record behind the league's fourth-ranked defense. Pring notes that opponents shot just 27.8 percent against James prior to facing the Charlotte Hornets, giving head coach Nick Nurse valuable tactical versatility.

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