LeBron James joins 76ers; fans skeptical of team and GOAT status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:09 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
LeBron James will join the Philadelphia 76ers, forming a starting lineup that includes Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid. The proposed lineup is suggested to be among the best in NBA history. However, responses from IndyStar readers indicate significant skepticism regarding this assessment, with some recalling historical teams such as the 1984 Los Angeles Lakers. This discourse highlights the ongoing debate about James's status as the greatest of all time and the 76ers' potential for dominance in the league.
- •LeBron James joins the 76ers in a star-studded lineup.
- •Readers express doubt about the team's ranking among all-time greats.
- •Historical comparisons include the 1984 Los Angeles Lakers.
- •The debate over LeBron's GOAT status continues among fans.
- 9:09 AMYahoo Sports — Doyel: LeBron as GOAT and 76ers as NBA favorite? IndyStar readers are, in a word, unconvinced
"Doyel: We say LeBron James gives Philly the best starting 5 ever. Readers object, and one suggestion isn't bad. Or another. Or another. OK fine stop!
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