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The Sixers’ new era is on deck.
With LeBron James and Jaylen Brown on board and training camp set to begin in late September, we’re taking a look at key questions for the 2026-27 Sixers.
First up: Just how dramatic of an impact will LeBron James make?
To start with the basics: James has remained highly productive into his 40s.
He earned his 22nd consecutive All-Star selection last season, averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds. His stats were similar in the playoffs, James closed out the Lakers’ first-round series win over the Rockets by posting 28 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in Game 6. He is unequivocally still a star player.
Exactly how much will James be on the floor?
He logged 60 games last season and his 33.2 minutes per contest were a career low, although that figure increased to 38.4 per game in the playoffs. James has averaged 59.9 games since the 2017-18 campaign, when he played all 82 in his final season as a Cavalier.
It’s typically difficult to be precise with predictions about availability, but 60 regular-season games would be about par for James. By no means is that a small number, but James presumably won’t be an every-game workhorse.
In terms of his career, James has accumulated more experience than anyone in NBA history. Before he suits up as a Sixer, James has secured the records for games played in both the regular season (1,622) and playoffs (302).
The Sixers appreciate James’ decades of superstar play and four NBA championships as part of the package. Brown and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are former title winners, too.
“We’ve got three guys who have won championships,” Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey said on Aug. 6 after Brown’s introductory press conference. “It’s crazy, we have two Finals MVP and then two regular-season MVPs, too. Having that is invaluable.
“Watching LeBron every day … he’s an everyday guy. There’s obviously going to be a lot of highs and lows throughout the season, but having those three in our locker room — and even (head coach Nick Nurse). People forget Nick won a championship with Toronto, so he’s been through all the wars, he’s been through the big games. Just having that presence and that everyday leadership is going to be valuable for everybody.”
James and Gansey were both Ohio high school basketball standouts the last time the Sixers advanced past the second round of the playoffs, which was 2001. The bottom line of breaking through into deep playoff basketball would certainly count as dramatic change for a franchise accustomed to postseason disappointment.
As we’ve covered, it seems safe to assume that James’ unique game will improve the Sixers in a variety of ways on the floor. He’ll likely put many of his new teammates in easier positions.
Opponents tempted to double team Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid should have less luck with James’ passing and problem-solving excellence. Maxey, a combo guard at heart, should play much more off the ball. James should help the Sixers create the mismatches that Brown loves to attack. VJ Edgecombe should have major defensive responsibilities and continued encouragement to grow offensively, all with the ultimate wise veteran in his corner.
The games aren’t played on paper and the Sixers could run into all sorts of troubles throughout the season, but Gansey has built a formidable roster and James is an enormous piece.
However the season unfolds, there will be an intense spotlight on the Sixers and immense interest in the team. If you’re shopping for a James Sixers jersey these days, the line may very well wrap around the corner. He’ll be playing in one soon enough.
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| 8 | How will Tyrese Maxey adjust to an off-ball role in the Sixers' offense? | 0 | 7.82 | 02-09-2026 |
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