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LeBron James shines in 76ers home debut comeback win

LeBron James made his home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, helping them overcome a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106. James described the debut as "everything that I dreamed of and more". The game came hours after US President Donald Trump called James a "disgrace".

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LeBron James enjoys 114-106 NBA victory over Cleveland Cavaliers, hours after US president calls him a 'disgrace'.

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Trump-LeBron James national anthem dispute

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LeBron James has shrugged off President Donald Trump's criticism over his apparent national-anthem stretching and played in the Philadelphia 76ers' 114-106 comeback victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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In this event Trump slams LeBron James over apparent national anthem stretches Earlier coverage
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LeBron shrugs off Trump blast in home debut win for Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James enjoys 114-106 NBA victory over Cleveland Cavaliers, hours after US president calls him a 'disgrace'.

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James enjoys dream home debut in 76ers comeback winBBC Sport
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James enjoys dream home debut in 76ers comeback win

LeBron James says his home debut was "everything that I dreamed of and more" after the Philadelphia 76ers turned boos into cheers by overhauling a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106.

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LeBron James' 76ers booed just minutes into the NBA legend's home debut... before Philadelphia launches stunning comeback

The 41-year-old NBA legend joined the 76ers ahead of the new season, adding more pedigree to a locker room that also includes Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.

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