Cavaliers, Celtics Called 'Biggest Losers' in LeBron James Signing with 76ers
ESPN analyst and former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins declared the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics the 'biggest losers' after LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Perkins argued the Cavaliers failed to make a move to attract James, while the Celtics 'gift wrapped' Jaylen Brown to the Sixers in a trade involving Paul George and four draft picks. James, a fan of Brown, will now join him alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in Philadelphia. The Sixers became the third betting favorite to win the NBA title, behind the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Meanwhile, Charles Barkley criticized James for consistently stacking his teams, referencing his stints in Miami, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and now Philadelphia. Perkins also noted that Jayson Tatum faces immense pressure to deliver for the Celtics this season.
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