LeBron hopeful cameo at center won't be fixture for shorthanded 76ers
LeBron James started at center for the short-handed 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.
ESPN reports: LeBron James started at center for the short-handed 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.
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