The Sixers Are Coming for the Knicks

The Sixers Are Coming for the Knicks

LeBron James is officially a Philadelphia 76er — and the balance of power in the Eastern Conference may have just changed completely.

In this emergency episode of Fanatics & Analytics, we react to the stunning LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers and break down what it means for Philly, the New York Knicks, and the race for the Eastern Conference.

The biggest question isn't whether the Sixers can contend if Joel Embiid is healthy. We've heard that question for years. We're asking something different: Are LeBron James and the Sixers now good enough to make the NBA Finals — or even win an NBA championship — WITHOUT a healthy Joel Embiid?

We break down LeBron's fit in Philadelphia, what he can do alongside Tyrese Maxey and the rest of the Sixers roster, how much Philadelphia should realistically expect from Embiid, and whether LeBron has finally given the Sixers a path to contention that doesn't completely depend on Embiid's health.

And, of course, there's the New York side of this: Should Knicks fans be worried? We debate how LeBron joining Philadelphia changes the Knicks-Sixers matchup, where both teams now stand in the Eastern Conference hierarchy, and whether the Sixers have become New York's biggest obstacle on the road to the NBA Finals.

In this episode:

• LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers
• Immediate LeBron-to-Philly reaction
• Are the Sixers NBA championship contenders?
• Can Philadelphia win without a healthy Joel Embiid?
• LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey's fit
• What LeBron means for Joel Embiid
• Sixers vs. Knicks in the Eastern Conference
• Should New York Knicks fans be worried?
• Sixers NBA Finals and championship expectations
• LeBron's pursuit of another NBA championship
• The latest chapter of the New York vs. Philadelphia sports rivalry

Sixers fans, Knicks fans and NBA fans: Who is better right now — Philadelphia or New York? And can the Sixers win the East without relying on Joel Embiid? Let us know in the comments.

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