Allen Iverson is not holding back. The Philadelphia 76ers legend is absolutely, supremely confident in what his old team is gonna do after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. “I know. I know for a fact it’s going to happen,” Iverson declared, guaranteeing an NBA Finals win. “It’s gonna end with a parade. I promise you that.” That’s a bold claim for early in the season, even with King James in town!
Sixers Flash Early Promise With Big Names
So far, Philly is off to a solid 3-1 start. They’ve already notched wins against the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, showing they mean business right out of the gate. We’re seeing James settling into a secondary role, which is kinda wild to think about, right? And Jaylen Brown? He’s absolutely thriving as a shooter, draining 42.1 percent of his threes. You can’t really fault Iverson for feeling this confident after an opening week like that. The talent is undeniable.
Cracks Are Showing, But So Are Others’
But let’s be real, even with the big names, there are some things to keep an eye on. That center depth behind Joel Embiid? It’s a concern. LeBron doesn’t exactly sound thrilled about playing the 5 consistently, and the jury is still out on Adem Bona as a backup big. Plus, the bench overall doesn’t exactly inspire a ton of confidence. We saw it in a 106-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons, where only eight players hit the floor because Embiid and VJ Edgecombe were out.
It’s not just Philly feeling the early season jitters though. Other championship contenders are already showing some cracks. The Knicks are sitting at 0-3, clearly missing the sharpness they had in the 2026 playoffs. And the Oklahoma City Thunder? They’re gonna be without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for most, if not all, of the season. Ouch. So, are the Sixers the *clear* Finals favorites right now? Maybe not. But Iverson’s confidence? That’s definitely something.
The season is just getting started, and Iverson has already set the bar sky-high. Can LeBron, Brown, and Embiid deliver on that parade promise? They’ve got the talent, but those depth issues are going to be a real test. We’re watching every game to see if Philly can make good on Iverson’s “fact.”
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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