LA Clippers fan says LeBron James should permanently be in ‘street clothes’ as 76ers win without him
LeBron James missing the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent game has one LA Clippers fan over the moon. The Philadelphia 76ers have continued their phenomenal start to the 2026-27 NBA season with a 3-0 record after their most recent win against the Milwaukee Bucks.
A Los Angeles Clippers fan has expressed a surprising demand for the Philadelphia 76ers: LeBron James should become the team's sixth man, playing in street clothes rather than on the court. This unusual suggestion comes after the 76ers' impressive 3-0 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, with the team winning their most recent game against the Milwaukee Bucks without James on the court.
The 41-year-old James, who is averaging 15.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, is struggling offensively with a poor 37.0% field goal percentage and just 14.3% from beyond the arc. Clippers fan 'Jacobtheclipper' on X argued that James should be benched, stating that the first unit performs better when he is not playing.
The fan continued, "VJ gets pushed into the corner and gets less opportunity when old man is in. The Sixers looked like a championship team with Bron in street clothes." However, it is too early in the season to make any definitive decisions about James' role with the 76ers. If sitting on the bench would benefit the team, James may agree to this arrangement.
He has already experienced playing a backup role, such as with the Los Angeles Lakers during his final season.
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