LeBron Wears 76ers Jersey, Hypes Joel Embiid, Dishes on New Role and More from NBA Media Day

Philadelphia 76ers star forward LeBron James sported his new No. 23 jersey at Monday's media day before speaking glowingly about star center Joel Embiid.

"Jo is one of the most talented guys we have in the world," James told reporters . "… For him, it's all about health. … I see he's put in a lot of work on his body, put in a lot of work on his game, put in a lot of work on his mentals this offseason."

When asked about his expected role in his first year in Philadelphia, James responded , "Whatever they need me to do. The luxury of my game is I can do everything. … Literally, I can do everything."

James is joining a Sixers team that is expected to be one of the top contenders for the NBA championship thanks to fellow stars Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, the latter of whom was acquired from the Boston Celtics this offseason. Philadelphia also has rising star guard VJ Edgecombe, who is coming off an All-Rookie first team selection.

James previously said during an episode of his Mind the Game podcast that helping Embiid achieve postseason success was one of the driving forces behind his decision to sign with the Sixers. Despite the big man being one of the most dominant forces in the game, he hasn't been able to lead Philadelphia past the second round of the playoffs throughout his injury-riddled career.

"He's done everything in our league, and the only thing he has not done is win a championship. And I want to try to help him get that first one," James said of Embiid. "He has a city on his back. He's been 'The Process' for 10 years, 12 years, however long he's been there. But I think it's time we even get you deeper into The Process. And I hope that I can be, kind of, that final little piece that can help him get over the hump."

On Monday, James made it clear that he was motivated to bring an NBA championship to the City of Brotherly Love.

"I didn't leave my family to lose in the second round, I know that," he told reporters .

The 41-year-old also confirmed that he chose the Sixers over four other teams he considered in free agency this summer:

Despite the high expectations he's facing in his first year in Philadelphia, James told reporters that he knows it will be a process for him and his new teammates to get used to one another.

"It's going to take time," he said. "… Everyone wants instant oatmeal. … If you want something special, it takes time and every single day, doing something that you may not want to do."