On ESPN's First Take, Skip Bayless told Stephen A. Smith the Knicks are in trouble after LeBron James signed with Philadelphia as a free agent, predicting the 76ers would dethrone New York in the East if James leads the team on and off the court.
Bayless urged James to “orchestrate, drive the Ferrari instead of be the Ferrari.” Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are described as scoring options, while Jaylen Brown can help on both ends.
James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists last season. Bayless also said James’ three-point shooting had dipped significantly but that his role in Philadelphia would be different; the article says the 76ers would need him healthy and rely on his basketball IQ.
