{"id":50858,"date":"2026-08-15T15:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T15:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/50858\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T15:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T15:33:09","slug":"76ers-lebron-james-experience-is-being-affected-by-youtube-golf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/50858\/","title":{"rendered":"76ers&#8217; LeBron James experience is being affected by YouTube golf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Philadelphia 76ers are embarking on a huge two seasons after bringing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/category\/nba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NBA<\/a> legend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/tag\/lebron-james\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LeBron James<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the four-time champion is currently locked in on another venture that\u2019s taking his time away from the basketball court. James\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/category\/golf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">golf<\/a> game has become extremely important to him over the past year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/nba-russell-westbrook-changed-stats-winning-basketball\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Retired NBA star Russell Westbrook changed how we view stats vs winning basketball<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s led LeBron to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@LeBron\/featured\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">launch his own YouTube channel<\/a> before the 2026-27 NBA season. In fact, James\u2019 first video is already out after bringing back the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers roster on the course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">James\u2019 Cavaliers team won the only NBA championship in franchise history a decade ago, which is prompting the superstar to get the band together again. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/lebron-james-money-saving-ways-exposed-kevin-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LeBron James\u2019 money saving ways exposed by Kevin Love<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LeBron\u2019s trip to Scotland with the former Cavaliers includes appearances from Kevin Love, J.R. Smith, Richard Jefferson, Tristan Thompson and Channing Frye.<\/p>\n<p>YouTube isn\u2019t ready for LeBron content<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-wp-picture-wrapped=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/BASKETBALL-NBA-OKC-LAL.jpg\" alt=\"NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder\" class=\"wp-image-215681\" \/>Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Superstar athletes in other sports have dabbled in the world of YouTube in the past. However, James is in a realm of his own as he prepares for another important NBA season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the 76ers are bracing for the most important two years in franchise history after going all-in on LeBron this summer. Philly built its roster around James and Jaylen Brown after already boasting Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s clear that King James\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcEDRymh5-a\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">newfound love for golf<\/a> continues to grow, but how will that affect his attention on the court? LeBron\u2019s best years have always been marked by pure focus and a lack of distractions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/new-lakers-owners-could-bring-in-retired-superstar-who-played-for-the-other-la-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New Lakers\u2019 owners could bring in retired superstar who played for other LA team<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LeBron\u2019s priorities are shifting<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-wp-picture-wrapped=\"\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/golf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/default-1355-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204921\" \/>Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James speaks in a press conference before the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past, James has even taken complete time away from social media in order to focus strictly on basketball. However, as he continues to age it\u2019s evident that his priorities are shifting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LeBron spent significant time with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/lebron-james-bashes-nba-team-hilarious-youtube-golf-rant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bob Does Sports earlier this year<\/a> after fully embracing the YouTube community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s not a bad thing at all for him personally, but with Philly fully intent on winning its first title in decades they might not be getting James\u2019 entire focus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebiglead.com\/subscribe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Enjoy free coverage of the top news &amp; trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter\u00a0<\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Philadelphia 76ers are embarking on a huge two seasons after bringing in NBA legend LeBron James. 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