The Stars Were Out To See LeBron James Make History in Philly
For the last decade or so, there has been a strong debate amongst NBA fans and basketball lovers alike — who is the greatest basketball player of all time? LeBron James or Michael Jordan?
Many times that debate is left unsettled as people have a strong belief either way and refuse to budge on their opinion, and many times it is just a generational difference. The younger generation loves LeBron James and the older generation loves Michael Jordan.
Well, for now, I’ll leave that debate untouched, but both of them have now made history right here in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center.
MJ actually played the last game of his basketball career right here in Philadelphia against the Sixers back on April 16, 2003.
Fast forward to over 20 years later, and LeBron James made a little bit of history in our building as well.
Last night, LeBron James became the all-time leader in minutes played during an NBA career.
That is a huge feat, so congratulations to LeBron, but let it be known, that the history did not stop there — although, the rest of the history made was not to the benefit of the superstar.
The Sixers won by a score of 138-94, which was good for a 44-point margin of victory. That is both the largest win the Sixers have ever had over the Los Angeles Lakers and the largest loss in LeBron James’ career.
In all those minutes played, he never suffered a loss this drastic! Way to go Sixers!
Maybe, it had to do with the amazing pregame meal the team prepared for the staff!
But probably more so to do with the players on the court.
Joel Embiid checked in with a triple-double, scoring 30 points and contributing 11 rebounds and assists a piece. Plus, Tyrese Maxey netted 31 points of his own.
It was definitely a night to remember!
I’m sure all of the Philadelphia Eagles players in attendance will remember it, for sure!
Jalen Hurts, Darius Slay, Dallas Goedert, Patrick Johnson, Boston Scott, and D’Andre Swift were all in the building to catch LeBron James coming to town.
Oh, and former Eagles legend, Jeremiah Trotter, was the pregame bell ringer!
Plus, I can’t forget one of the most entertaining wide receivers of the early 2000s was also in attendance, Chad Ochocinco.
All in all, it was a great night.
Go Sixers!
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Ranking The 5 Best NBA Uniforms Of The 90's
#5 Utah Jazz
This Jazz logo is back these days. However, the purple away threads with yellow Utah Jazz across the chest remains a very 1990’s look. The basketball embedded in the “J” brings the logo to new level. The home look was exactly the same , it just featured a white uniform. Jazz Legends that wore this include Karl Malone and John Stockton.
Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images
#4 Orlando Magic
This was the original Magic look. The team’s first season was in 1989, and they wore the white pinstripe home, and black pinstripe aways until 1998. The team made it to their first Finals appearance, sporting this look in 1995. Magic legends who wore this include Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway.
Photo: All Sport / Getty Images
#3 Phoenix Suns
The Suns sported a similar design model to the Jazz with a prominent graphic wrapped around the chest. The Suns made the list for two reasons. First, this look was such an upgrade from the previous uniform design, which really bland. Second, it was synonymous with that infamous team that took the Chicago Bulls to six games in the 1993 Finals. Suns legends that wore this include Charles Barkley and Dan Majerle.
Photo: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport / Getty Images
#2 Seattle Supersonics
Oh wow. The green with the white Sonics ribbon and yellow numbers is as classic ’90s basketball as you can get. The green and yellow may also be the best color combination in NBA history. It just fit Seattle and even rock stars like Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament wore these jerseys loud and proud. The Sonics should have never gone away from them in mid-’90s and Seattle should have never let the Sonics go. Supersonics legends who wore this include Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton.
Rick Stewart/Getty Images
#1 Charlotte Hornets
The teal and purple were just so out of the ordinary. When the Hornets came into the league in 1988 they immediately took the court marching to their own beat. They embraced the clip-art bumble bee. In contrast, both their home and away jersey only said “Charlotte” across the chest as opposed to “Hornets.” A more modern, upgraded look is what the team wears now. It slightly pays respect to their beyond entertaining teams of the ’90s. Hornets legends that wore this include Larry “Grandmama” Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.
Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images
#5 Utah Jazz
This Jazz logo is back these days. However, the purple away threads with yellow Utah Jazz across the chest remains a very 1990’s look. The basketball embedded in the “J” brings the logo to new level. The home look was exactly the same , it just featured a white uniform. Jazz Legends that wore this include Karl Malone and John Stockton.
Photo: Otto Greule Jr. / Getty Images
#4 Orlando Magic
This was the original Magic look. The team’s first season was in 1989, and they wore the white pinstripe home, and black pinstripe aways until 1998. The team made it to their first Finals appearance, sporting this look in 1995. Magic legends who wore this include Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway.
Photo: All Sport / Getty Images
#3 Phoenix Suns
The Suns sported a similar design model to the Jazz with a prominent graphic wrapped around the chest. The Suns made the list for two reasons. First, this look was such an upgrade from the previous uniform design, which really bland. Second, it was synonymous with that infamous team that took the Chicago Bulls to six games in the 1993 Finals. Suns legends that wore this include Charles Barkley and Dan Majerle.
Photo: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport / Getty Images
#2 Seattle Supersonics
Oh wow. The green with the white Sonics ribbon and yellow numbers is as classic ’90s basketball as you can get. The green and yellow may also be the best color combination in NBA history. It just fit Seattle and even rock stars like Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament wore these jerseys loud and proud. The Sonics should have never gone away from them in mid-’90s and Seattle should have never let the Sonics go. Supersonics legends who wore this include Shawn Kemp and Gary Payton.
Rick Stewart/Getty Images
#1 Charlotte Hornets
The teal and purple were just so out of the ordinary. When the Hornets came into the league in 1988 they immediately took the court marching to their own beat. They embraced the clip-art bumble bee. In contrast, both their home and away jersey only said “Charlotte” across the chest as opposed to “Hornets.” A more modern, upgraded look is what the team wears now. It slightly pays respect to their beyond entertaining teams of the ’90s. Hornets legends that wore this include Larry “Grandmama” Johnson and Alonzo Mourning.
Photo: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images
