Tag Archives: Joel Embiid

Lebron to Philadelphia? Here’s a thought.

Joel Embiid has been tweeting Lebron about Philly, and most people laugh at the notion, since they’ve tanked the last couple of years, drafting injured big men, saving money and cap space to a fault.  But here’s a scenario to think about.  There are $ 15mm tied up in two guys, Jason Richardson and Thaddeus Young.  Shed that money, and you can have the space to bring in Lebron (21), Lance Stephenson (11), and Luol Deng (11) for $ 43mm.  You already have locked up Michael Carter-Williams at 3, and Nerlens Noel at 2.  More young legs are available in draftee Jerami Grant, and when he heals from surgery, top draftee Joel Embiid. Now, to top it off, bring in Kevin Love or Pau Gasol.  All of this is very doable.

With the contracts and draft picks they have in Philly, if they are serious and have the vision, this is a very palatable scenario to place before Lebron’s agent. The above cast of characters, along with those you fill in the roster with, get you by Miami and Indiana, and into the NBA Finals.  In my opinion, with the experience gained from the season of playing together, it gets you by the San Antonio Spurs, and places the crown once more upon the head of the King.

With this vision in mind, the 76ers’ GM should be packing for Cleveland to meet with Lebron’s agent.