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Fans share mixed feelings about LeBron James ahead of his Sixers home debut: ‘He’s a special basketball player’

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Before James' arrival in Philly, fans were indifferent, appreciated him from afar, or did not care for the all-time great. Those sentiments had long changed before the Sixers home opener vs. the Cavs.

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    Before James' arrival in Philly, fans were indifferent, appreciated him from afar, or did not care for the all-time great. Those sentiments had long changed before the Sixers home opener vs. the Cavs.

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