Shaquille O'Neal sets high expectations for LeBron James with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
LeBron James is preparing for his 24th NBA season, joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million contract. Despite his age, Shaquille O'Neal states there are championship expectations for James. O'Neal emphasizes that Philadelphia fans demand success and believes James has a strong supporting cast, including Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown. The 76ers look to end a long championship drought dating back to 1983.
- •LeBron joins 76ers on a two-year deal worth $8 million.
- •O'Neal insists on championship expectations for James this season.
- •Philadelphia has not won an NBA title since 1983.
- •The 76ers aim for a strong playoff run after years of near misses.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Philadelphia Fans Don’t Care’ — Shaquille O’Neal Refuses To Lower ‘Championship-or-Bust’ Expectations for LeBron James Entering Age-42 Season
"LeBron James is on the verge of his Father Time-defying 24th NBA season, preparing for a highly anticipated fresh start with the Philadelphia 76ers. While James is no longer expected to dominate the Eastern Conference this time around, his former teammate, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is still holding the four-time MVP to championship expectations from Day 1.
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