Former Lakers guard claims 76ers aren't LeBron's best roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 10:02 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Former Lakers guard Patrick Beverley argues that the Philadelphia 76ers, bolstered by LeBron James, are not the best team he has played on. Despite the acquisition of Jaylen Brown and previous talent like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Beverley believes James had better supporting casts in the past, especially referencing the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 76ers have added depth to their roster, aiming for the 2027 NBA championship. Beverley’s comments suggest ongoing debates about the overall strength of basketball legacies.
- •Beverley disputes the strength of the 76ers roster with LeBron James.
- •Philadelphia traded Paul George for Jaylen Brown, enhancing their squad.
- •Critics view previous Cavalier teams as stronger supporting casts.
- •The 76ers aim for the 2027 NBA championship with a revamped roster.
- 10:02 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I Say No’ – Former Lakers Guard Boldly Declares 76ers Aren’t LeBron James’ Best Roster
"LeBron James’ decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers immediately transformed an already talented roster into one of the favorites to win the 2027 NBA championship. The move was so significant that Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant argued the new-look Sixers are even more loaded than the Golden State Warriors dynasty that featured him, Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson.
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