LeBron James gets cheeky while dropping his first joke as a 76er

L eBron James has been doing this for a long time — 23 NBA seasons, to be exact — so he knows how the sport works. He may be in a new city and starting a new chapter, but his attitude remains the same , especially when it comes to knowing exactly who he is.

During his first media day with the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron looked completely comfortable . The photo session was quick, and after years of media days, he already knew which poses to hit before moving on to the next part of the day.

A joke that said more than it seemed

Once he sat down for his press conference, LeBron delivered his first joke as a 76er. Sitting behind the table, he removed the nameplate in front of him, making the point that he did not need a name attached to tell anyone who was sitting there.

LeBron does not need to build a name for himself because he is already one of the most recognizable figures in the sport. Still, the small joke served as a reminder of exactly who he is and why he has reached this point in his career.

Philadelphia is getting LeBron, not just another veteran

The moment also reflected the mindset LeBron appears to be bringing to Philadelphia. He is not joining the 76ers simply to play out the final years of his caree r. He wants to compete for everything, and his decision to come to Philadelphia suggests he believes this is where he can chase it all.