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00:03:29-00:04:03
LeBron will NOT be the primary ball-handler in Philadelphia and will play more off-ball.
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TBD
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00:03:50-00:07:11
LeBron will pace himself in the regular season and accept a reduced role - fewer shots, lower usage, not chasing stats.
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TBD
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00:05:13-00:06:13
Jalen Brown will have a statistical regression from last season - lower points / usage / shots.
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TBD
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00:06:44-00:07:46
The Sixers' title hopes hinge entirely on Joel Embiid prioritizing losing weight as it's the only realistic path for him to stay healthy for a long playoff run.
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TBD
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00:10:22
Philadelphia will NOT be the 1-seed in the East, something closer to the 3- or 4-seed.
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TBD
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00:10:54
VJ Edgecombe's offensive opportunities will shrink with Jalen Brown and LeBron on the roster.
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TBD
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00:11:33
LeBron's greatest impact will be the psychological impact of his presence, changing the team's mindset from hoping to expecting to win it all.
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TBD
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The Podbudsment
Leave it to a Man of Fitness to recognize everything will fall apart in Philly, LeBron or no LeBron, if Joel Embiid is missing meaningful games due to injury and/or fatigue. I probably should have listened to this before putting $5 on LeBron to win MVP as Russillo makes it clear he is a complementary piece for the Sixers' other stars.
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