While LeBron James wasn’t the one answering questions during the postgame media session, he found a way to be the center of attention once again. As Joel Embiid spoke to reporters in the Philadelphia 76ers locker room, James approached from behind and jokingly asked why his teammate was standing so close to his locker. Embiid apologized, referring to James as the player with 16,000 career field goals.
The exchange came just hours after LeBron became the first player to make NBA history with a left-handed dunk early in the second quarter. At age 41 and in his 24th season, James continues to lead Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 15,837 goals, while Karl Malone is third with 13,528. The milestone came during Philadelphia’s 112-106 victory, which improved the team’s record to 8-1 and the best mark in the Eastern Conference. In addition to his production on the court, James looks to connect with his new teammates and the Philadelphia crowd, using his personality and sense of humor to help build chemistry within the group.