'LeBricked a few': Skip Bayless reacts to LeBron James' performance after 76ers beat Cavaliers
LeBron James made his Philadelphia 76ers debut in a comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sports commentator Skip Bayless criticized James' early performance but acknowledged the team's overall success.
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LeBron James helped the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106, but Skip Bayless still had a lot to say about the veteran.
All eyes were on The King as he made his Philly debut on Thursday night, but it wasn't a great start for him or his team.
However, the Sixers' quality showed later in the game, and they pulled off an incredible comeback to go 2-0 this season.
Bayless complained about James' performance early on, but he gave him his flowers after the game – well, sort of.
It wasn't a dominant start by the Sixers against the Cavaliers by any means on Thursday night.
There was some sloppy play early on by the hosts, and Bayless, unsurprisingly, pointed the finger at James a couple of times while the game was still going on.
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