LeBron James Vows to Be ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for 76ers, Praises New Teammate Jaylen Brown’s ‘Fighting

　　Staff Reporter Du Yijun / Comprehensive Report

　　The NBA’s 2026-27 season media day kicked off in grand style, with the Philadelphia 76ers becoming the center of league-wide attention. During a rapid-fire Q&A session, LeBron James, who made a blockbuster move to Philly this summer, gave concise one-word assessments of his star teammates. He called center Joel Embiid a “Beast,” and boldly declared that in the new lineup, he would serve as a versatile “Swiss Army Knife.” As for the much-debated new teammate Jaylen Brown, James described him as “Fighting Spirit,” signaling strong support.

　　James, who will turn 42 by the end of the year, remains a media magnet. When asked about his first impressions of new teammates, he displayed leadership with crisp, powerful evaluations. He labeled dominant big man Embiid a “Beast,” praised guard Tyrese Maxey for having “Lightning” speed, and tipped rookie VJ Edgecombe as a future “Rising Star.”

　　Notably, when asked how he would define his role on the star-studded Philadelphia roster, the all-time leading scorer confidently stated that he would be the team’s all-purpose “Swiss Army Knife,” ready to connect the team with his all-around game.

　　Among all the assessments, James’s take on former Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown drew the most attention. Describing Brown as “Fighting Spirit,” the comment was clearly loaded with meaning.

　　Brown had just posted a career-best season, averaging 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists. He led the Celtics to 56 wins, made an All-NBA team, and finished sixth in MVP voting. Yet Boston traded him to Philly in the offseason for Paul George. Brown faced harsh criticism, with some calling him the team’s seventh-best player or even a “cancer.”

　　In fact, James had previously defended Brown on his own podcast, saying the outside world had deeply misunderstood him. Although the duo has only worked together for a short time, James clearly sees Brown’s inner drive. As the 2025-26 season approaches, the new “King James & Brown” tandem looks to prove their doubters wrong with full momentum.