LeBron’s new Sixers jersey hangs in his locker, waiting for its first game. Then the camera moves in, bringing one small detail into sharp focus.

It’s a subtle touch, but it marks a milestone no player has reached before: LeBron’s 24th NBA season.

The patch says little about the work behind it: the years of showing up, competing and continuing to play at an elite level.

Now, in Philadelphia, King James begins a new chapter.