76ers Have a Wild Plan for LeBron James
ESPN’s Shams Charania said James would run the offense in stretches, giving Philadelphia another playmaker alongside its scoring depth.
- On Monday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported the Philadelphia 76ers plan to deploy LeBron James at point guard under coach Nick Nurse, initiating the offense for the team.
- As Charania notes, "Point LeBron" has really only been put into practice once, during the Los Angeles Lakers' title-winning 2019-20 season when James led the league with 10.2 assists per game.
- With a roster featuring Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, and All-Rookie First Team selection VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers do not need the 41-year-old James to dominate possessions.
- Shifting into an off-ball role, Maxey will focus on scoring while James uses his superior vision to serve as the primary distributor and keep the offense running efficiently.
- Entering his record-breaking 24th NBA season, James remains an elite facilitator; last season he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games.
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76ers have a wild plan for LeBron James
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