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LeBron James’ alley-oop at 41 gives Sixers fans a glimpse of what Maxey helped bring to Philly

A familiar finish in a new uniform gave Philadelphia fans an early look at the connection between James and Tyrese Maxey

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:50 PM
LeBron James’ alley-oop at 41 gives Sixers fans a glimpse of what Maxey helped bring to Philly
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James finished an alley-oop from Tyrese Maxey during Philadelphia's Blue x White Scrimmage.
  • James previously named Maxey as a primary factor in his decision to sign with the 76ers.
  • The 41-year-old forward joined the Sixers following an eight-season stint with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

LeBron James connected with Tyrese Maxey for a transition alley-oop dunk during the Philadelphia 76ers' Blue x White Scrimmage on October 3. The 41-year-old forward displayed his athleticism ahead of his 24th NBA season, giving Philadelphia supporters their first live look at the duo linking up in Sixers uniforms at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

James previously identified Maxey as a primary reason for signing with Philadelphia following eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. During the scrimmage, James and Maxey featured on the Blue team alongside Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, and VJ Edgecombe as the franchise prepares to pursue an NBA championship.

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