Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James are not wasting any time building chemistry, already connecting for some highlight-reel plays in their first season as Philadelphia 76ers teammates.
Instant Chemistry Lights Up the Scrimmage
Forget waiting for the regular season, folks. These guys are already showing out! During the team’s annual Blue and White Scrimmage on Saturday, we saw Maxey feed James for an insane alley-oop dunk. And if that wasn’t enough to get you hyped, the Sixers even dropped a clip of James draining a three-pointer in transition. I mean, seriously? This is preseason scrimmage stuff, and they look like they’ve been playing together for years. It’s wild!
A Brand New Starting Five Hits The Floor
The excitement for this squad isn’t just about the on-court connection either. The Sixers went big, announcing a completely new-look starting five. Longtime PA announcer Matt Cord got to introduce the lineup, and yeah, it features both LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. This isn’t just a tweak, it’s a full-on overhaul, and seeing those names together is definitely gonna shake things up in the Eastern Conference.
Knicks On Deck For Philly’s New Era
So what’s next for this revamped 76ers squad? They kick off their preseason run this Monday against the visiting New York Knicks. And mark your calendars, because James and the Sixers will meet those same defending NBA champions again to open the season on October 20, right there in New York. You can bet the Knicks are gonna be watching those scrimmage clips, wondering what hit ’em. This is gonna be a season to watch, no doubt about it.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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