Julius Erving sends clear message to LeBron James and 76ers: ‘They have to do it on the court’
NBA legend Julius Erving looks forward to how the 76ers appear ahead of the 2026-27 season, adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this summer.
Julius Erving, a former Philadelphia 76ers player, has expressed his thoughts on the team's prospects with LeBron James joining the roster. Erving, who played for the 76ers from 1976 to 1987 and won the title in 1983, stated that he usually talks about retired players being part of all-time teams, not current ones. He emphasized that James is still active, making it premature to put him in that position.
Erving believes that the 76ers, with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, have high expectations to win the championship in 2027. The team has made significant additions this offseason, securing a seventh seed in the Eastern Conference last season and making a historic comeback against the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. The 76ers also bolstered their depth by signing key role players Anfernee Simons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Erving is confident that the team can set records and win championships, but he reiterated that they must do it on the court, not with lip service.
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