The NBA playoffs are underway, and players are battling it out on the court, and off the court, team management is also looking for ways to strengthen the roster to cope with the fierce competition next season, and the Philadelphia 76ers are such a team.
According to a number of American media reports, the 76ers are likely to use their second-round pick in the upcoming draft to select Bronny James from the University of Southern California, and the reason why they chose Bronny is naturally not that the latter has the ability to help the team improve competitiveness, but to attract his father Lakers star James to join.
This season is James' 21st season in the NBA, and although he is nearly 40 years old, he still averages 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds and 8.3 assists per game, and in the playoffs, his average points per game have climbed to 27.2 points, in addition, he has shot more than 5 percent from the field and more than 4 percent from three-point range.
Over the past few years, the Philadelphia 76ers have built a competitive content around Embiid, and they have been considered to have the potential to be managed, but they have encountered various problems in the playoffs, which has caused them to be a little bit away from a championship. Harris on the front line will be invisible as soon as he arrives in the playoffs, and if he is replaced by James, it will definitely greatly improve the team's strength.
With a player option in his hands this summer, James can jump out of his contract at any time, and the Lakers are currently trailing the Denver Nuggets 3-1, and if the team is out in the first round, he will definitely leave Los Angeles. He switched from the Cavaliers to the Lakers for Bronny's education, and now for his son's chance in the NBA, he may also bring his talent and game experience to Philadelphia.
It's worth mentioning that the 76ers are not just pursuing James this summer. They also set their sights on George, an All-Star forward currently playing for the Clippers, who is averaging 22.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game this season and is considered one of the most versatile forwards in the league. According to previous reports, his contract extension negotiations with the Clippers have reached an impasse, and the possibility of leaving Los Angeles and returning to the East is not ruled out.
If the 76ers can realize their recruitment plan and form a Big Four lineup of Maxey + James + George + Embiid, it will undoubtedly make them the biggest favorites for the championship. Of course, this could lead to a salary explosion, but if they can achieve their championship goal, it will be worth it!