LeBron James Makes NBA History for First Time in 76ers Jersey

LeBron James has eclipsed another milestone. This time, he did it in a Philadelphia 76ers jersey. James became the first player in league history to reach 16,000 career regular-season field goals.

Obviously when you’ve played well over 20 seasons in the NBA, you’re bound to break some records, but it’s still amazing to see someone like James still chugging along in the record books. In the game against the Detroit Pistons, James made a layup with 10:35 to go in the second quarter, which cemented the new record. In a season where the 76ers are trying to reclaim their spot at the top of the NBA. 

It’s been over 20 years, and the franchise was determined to change the trajectory of their organization, and signing James was the big move to make that happen. In the first nine games of the season, James has proven his value and has truly exceeded expectations. 

James is averaging 15.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. 

While there have been many who believe James has lost a step and that he would ruin this team, he’s actually propelled them to new heights as a team. This team has rejuvenated him after he spent eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he carried the team on his back for years. Now, he gets to ride the heels of Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown. 

James could possibly break a few more records with the way he is playing. The role of the future Hall of Famer has changed drastically, as he doesn’t have to be the main scorer on this roster. And yet, he still managed to break a record that no one else will be able to touch. James has been more of the architect of this team. What that means is that he's building a lethal offense. As long as he has the pencil, he can alter how this team will look. 

His ability to push the ball down the court is what makes the 76ers such a scary unit. It’s also how he found his name all over the record books. James can do so much at an elite level that it has matured into the game he has today. 

For the 76ers' sake, James will continue to put this team first and help in every area that he can. He’ll continue to make history as long as he continues to set the standard for the 76ers.