Philadelphia’s LeBron James Knows How to Handle a Star-Studded Roster, Like What the 76ers Built
The roster features five players who each scored over 1,000 points last season, a statistic not seen on a title-winning team since 1979, league records show.
- LeBron James joined the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, forming a new "Big Four" alongside Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown after accepting a $3.9 million salary—roughly a 92% pay cut.
- Successful 'Big Three' rosters throughout NBA history, including the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors, required stars to adjust their roles to win titles—a challenge James has navigated before.
- The five players combined for 234 clutch shots last season, a volume unlikely to repeat this season. Jaylen Brown emphasized, "My focus is winning," prioritizing team success over individual scoring.
- James compared team building to cooking instant oatmeal, saying, "If you want to do something special, it takes time," as the group navigates uncomfortable transitions to reach its potential.
- James, who called this move his "last decision," aims to help the 76ers capture a championship that has eluded the franchise since 1983, proving their combined talent can overcome statistical sacrifices.
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The Hamilton SpectatorPhiladelphia’s LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded roster, like what the 76ers built
Big Threes have long been part of the NBA. Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and Tom Heinsohn showed in Boston that having a superstar trio on the same team can work wonders. So, too, did Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish in their...
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Philadelphia's LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded roster, like what the 76ers built
Big Threes have long been part of the NBA.
Philadelphia's LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded ro
Big Threes have long been part of the NBA. Bill Russell, Bob Cousy and Tom Heinsohn showed in Boston that having a superstar trio on the same team can work wonders. So, too, did Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy with the Los Angeles Lakers. Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish in their Celtics era. Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman in Chicago. Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili in San Antonio. Stephe…
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