Nick Nurse Reveals What He Wants LeBron James' Role to Be

Nick Nurse reveals what he wants LeBron James' role to be

LeBron James’ arrival in the City of Brotherly Love carries plenty of intrigue.  The four-time NBA Most Valuable Player signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer not to be a mere bench ornament, but to be among those expected to lead the way for the Eastern Conference franchise. With James now on a team …

Nick Nurse Shares Vision for LeBron James' Role on Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James can do it all on a basketball court. He said as much during his first media day appearance in Philadelphia. “Whatever the team needs me to do,” James said succinctly. “The luxury of my game is that I can do everything.” Ultimately though, it will be up to 76ers […]

LeBron James will be more involved in the 76ers' offense compared to last season

LeBron James will likely get an uptick in his role on the 76ers compared to the Lakers in the 2025-26 season.

Nurse envisions LeBron setting the table for Sixers' offense

Sixers coach Nick Nurse envisions LeBron James setting the table for the offense this season. "I consider him a great offense creator," Nurse said.

Sixers envision LeBron James as offensive ‘table setter’

LeBron James is 41 years old, joining a new team and entering his 24th NBA season. Naturally, the Sixers are considering putting even more responsibility in his hands. Philadelphia has discussed using James as a point forward, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. That doesn’t necessarily mean LeBron will bring the ball up every possession. […]

Sixers Notes: LeBron, Bona, Hukporti, Brown, Edgecombe, More

The Sixers have discussed having LeBron James operate as a point forward this season, team sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN, but that doesn’t necessarily mean head coach Nick Nurse is locked into having the four-time MVP always be the one bringing the ball up the floor. “We got several guys that what I would […]