Draymond Green suggests LeBron James should lead 76ers offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Draymond Green advocates for LeBron James to run the Philadelphia 76ers' offense, allowing Tyrese Maxey to focus more on scoring. With the addition of James and Jaylen Brown to an already strong core including Joel Embiid and Maxey, the 76ers aim to better utilize their players. Green argues that putting point guard duties on Maxey could hinder his potential. Reports indicate that the team plans for James to initiate the offense, which could enhance scoring opportunities for all players involved.
- •Green insists James must play point to facilitate offensive flow.
- •Philadelphia expects James to handle significant playmaking duties.
- •Maxey played extensive minutes at point guard last season.
- •James' experience can help create opportunities for other scorers.
- •Team chemistry and defensive performance remain key questions.
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Draymond Green Explains Why LeBron James Must Run 76ers Offense
"The Philadelphia 76ers have no shortage of scoring after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a core featuring Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Their more complicated challenge involves deciding who will organize an offense filled with players accustomed to controlling the ball.Draymond Green believes the answer must be James.“He’s going to have […] The post Draymond Green Explains Why LeBron James Must Run 76ers Offense appeared first on HEAVY.
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