LeBron James Joins a New Basketball Team
LeBron James is a famous basketball player. He plays for the Philadelphia Sixers now. He is forty-one years old. LeBron wants to win a championship. His new contract is for two years. The Sixers have other strong players. The fans are very happy. LeBron wants to work hard with his new team.
LeBron James is a basketball player. He is a very famous player. He plays in the NBA. LeBron is forty-one years old. He is the oldest active player. He starts a new season now. This is his season number twenty-four.
LeBron is on a new team. The team is the Philadelphia Sixers. The Sixers play in a big city. The team has a new president. His name is Mike Gansey. Mike makes many changes for the team. Mike gets new basketball players.
Jaylen Brown is a new player. Joel Embiid is on the team. Tyrese Maxey is on the team. VJ Edgecombe is on the team. LeBron is on the team too. These five players are very strong. They are the main starting players.
The team wants a new trophy. The team wants a championship trophy now. The last championship is from 1983. LeBron can help the team. LeBron is a four-time champion. He is the top scorer in the NBA.
LeBron writes a message on X. He says he wants no money. He only wants to win games. LeBron wants to win in Philadelphia. LeBron has a new contract. The contract is for two years. The contract is for eight million dollars.
Other teams want LeBron too. But LeBron chooses the Sixers. The fans are very excited. They cheer for the team. Nick Nurse is the head coach. Nick makes good plans for games.
Joel Embiid is a big player. But Joel is often sick. He plays ninety-six games in three years. His health is very important. Now the players work hard. They want to win a title.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
Who is LeBron James?
Present simple of 'be'
We use the present simple of 'be' (am/is/are) to describe facts, states, or identity.
“LeBron James is a basketball player.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: You are talking to a friend about a sports celebrity.
- 01“Who is that?”
- 02“He is very good.”
- 03“I love basketball.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
Introduces the subject using a simple subject-verb-complement structure.
My brother is a soccer player.
Expresses a desire or goal using the verb 'want'.
She wants a new bicycle.
Shows sports vocabulary and basic prepositional use.
We cheer for the local club.
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Why do you think basketball is popular around the world?
Opinion - 2
How do you compare team sports like basketball with individual sports like tennis?
Compare - 3
What sports do you enjoy playing or watching in your free time?
Personal - 4
Why is it difficult for a sports team to win a championship?
Opinion - 5
How do you think a new player can change a team?
Predict - 6
Is it important for sports stars to work hard, or is talent enough?
Evaluate - 7
How do you feel when your favourite sports team wins a big game?
Personal - 8
What makes a person a good leader in a sports team?
Opinion
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