LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er, a massive shift from his Lakers days, and honestly, the league better brace itself. Even former NBA champ and LeBron’s old teammate, Rajon Rondo, is absolutely buzzing about this move, seeing it as the perfect basketball fit. This 76ers squad rolls deep with one of the most stacked starting lineups we’ve seen in forever: LeBron, plus All-Stars Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. And don’t sleep on VJ Edgecombe, the youngest player on the team, who’s loaded with talent and potential. This roster is *insane*.
The King’s New Kingdom: Ball Control and Star Power
We all know LeBron. Throughout his career, he’s been the guy with the ball, the primary handler, making every decision. Even when he played with Kyrie Irving, he ran the show. Now, on the 76ers, he’s probably still their best playmaker, no doubt. But here’s the kicker: he’s gonna have to adjust. Brown, Embiid, and Maxey? Those guys need the rock to truly thrive. LeBron knows he’s got teammates who can absolutely take over and help this team win. Rondo, a super smart hoops mind himself, recognizes LeBron as one of the best ever, and he sees the elite basketball IQ in both of them. That’s why Rondo is convinced LeBron’s fit with these specific 76ers players is just “beautiful.”
Rondo’s Bold Bet: Favorites to Win It All?
Rondo isn’t just excited, he’s making bold predictions. He broke it down, saying, “Bron is, like, you know, the king on the chessboard. You know, he has a lot of all the pieces, all the right pieces to make the right moves…” And get this: Rondo says he’s an “early bet” for them being the favorites to win. He’s not even a bettor, but if he was, he’d put his money on the Sixers early. That’s some serious confidence coming from a guy who knows what a championship team looks like. He even laid out the blueprint for success: “If Embiid gets to the playoffs with LeBron, if he listens to LeBron and follows his lead, you know how he’s a, he’s a pro. And like I said, they get all the juju out of that organization. Everything, you know, good karma happens for those guys.” It sounds like Embiid embracing LeBron’s leadership is the key.
This 2026-27 season is gonna be bonkers, packed with top-tier players all over the league. But honestly, the 76ers and LeBron? That’s gotta be one of the most compelling stories to watch unfold. Can they live up to Rondo’s hype and claim that “favorites to win” title? Get ready, because it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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