LeBron James Receives Ovation in First Preseason Game for 76ers in Philadelphia
LeBron James performed his signature chalk toss and received a roaring ovation in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia.
Amarillo, TX, October 16, 2026 —
LeBron James performed his signature chalk toss and received a roaring ovation in his first preseason game for the 76ers in Philadelphia, according to the available account of the moment.
The brief description identifies the chalk toss and the crowd’s response as the notable events. It does not provide the date of the game, the opposing team, a score or any details about James’ play. It also does not say when during the game the ovation occurred or describe what happened afterward.
The account characterizes the game as James’ first preseason appearance for the 76ers in Philadelphia. No additional information is available about the circumstances of that appearance, the team’s preseason plans or the audience’s reaction beyond the reported ovation. The description does not include a statement from James, a team representative or anyone in attendance.
As a result, the reported moment is limited to the pregame-style gesture and the reception it drew. Further details about the game and James’ performance were not provided, so no broader conclusions about the team or the season can be drawn from this account alone.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN GELSTON, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.
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