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LeBron James gets tough with a teammate at 76ers’ locker room during media interview

The Lakers legend knows how to steal the spotlight, even when someone else has the microphone…

By VALERIA SOSA · MARCA

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:58 AM

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LeBron James playfully interrupted Joel Embiid during a locker room media interview after a Philadelphia 76ers win.
Embiid joked back and acknowledged James reaching a historic milestone earlier that evening.
James became the first NBA player to reach 16,000 career field goals.

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LeBron James shared a viral, humorous moment in the Philadelphia 76ers' locker room by jokingly interrupting teammate Joel Embiid during a media interview. While Embiid was speaking to reporters, James walked up behind him and playfully questioned why the center was standing so close to his locker, prompting an amused apology from Embiid.

The lighthearted exchange took place following Philadelphia's 112-106 victory, which improved their record to 8-1 atop the Eastern Conference. During the game, the 41-year-old James achieved an NBA milestone, becoming the first player in league history to reach 16,000 career field goals after making a left-handed dunk early in the second quarter.

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