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
T yrese Maxey sent the ball toward the rim, and LeBron James took care of the rest. The 41-year-old elevated for an alley-oop dunk during Philadelphia’s Blue x White Scrimmage on October 3, giving Sixers fans the kind of finish they have watched him deliver for more than two decades. This time, they were cheering for him in their own team’s colors.
The play unfolded in transition, with Maxey finding James for an emphatic finish. Ahead of his 24th NBA season, LeBron offered a brief reminder that he can still turn a well-timed pass into a highlight above the rim. It also gave Philadelphia an encouraging glimpse of how its two playmakers can work together.
Maxey gives LeBron another reason to enjoy his Philadelphia chapter
Their connection helped bring James to the Sixers in the first place. At his introductory press conference, LeBron identified Maxey as one of the main factors behind his decision to join Philadelphia.
The scrimmage put that relationship into motion: a player who helped recruit him was now setting him up in front of his new home crowd.
James and Maxey played on the Blue team alongside Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe . The annual event at Xfinity Mobile Arena gave supporters an early opportunity to see that group share the floor.
Their challenge now is to turn those promising sequences into dependable basketball when the season begins.
LeBron’s arrival carries clear championship ambitions. The four-time NBA champion said he believes Philadelphia can win the title, beginning another chapter after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. With his 42nd birthday approaching in December, he is preparing for a season that will extend his already extraordinary NBA career.
