Ben Simmons pushing LeBron James to Philadelphia 76ers

Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers | LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers | LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James
BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 11: Lebron James

Not all like the idea

But the concept of LeBron James in a Philadelphia 76ers lineup is not a consensus by any means. The Philadelphia 76ers are a young team on the rise, and vulnerable. This team is the brain child of former team executive Sam Hinkie and current head coach Brett Brown. The team is rapidly improving, thanks to the young core of players who are developing together, learning together, growing together.

The instant arrival is, in many ways, the answers to the test without learning the subject matter. But there is also a strong fear that a LeBron James, on any new roster, immediately becomes a team with a LeBron James focus. A seasoned but aging veteran with a concept of winning an NBA Championship NOW at all costs.  And they point to Kyrie Irving as an example.

Philadelphia belongs to Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid

Ben Simmons is rocking the NBA with triple doubles left and right. Frequently enough for LeBron James to comment

So there is that flirtation with the idea which happens on both sides. And that is enough to keep the story going.