Alex Golden and Mike Facci are joined by Brad and Ryan Knight of the Pacers Post Up Podcast for a loaded discussion about LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers and what the blockbuster move means for the rest of the Eastern Conference.
The guys break down how LeBron fits alongside Philadelphia’s existing core, whether the new-look 76ers should immediately be considered the favorites in the East and how his arrival changes the path back to the NBA Finals for Indiana.
They also examine the matchup from the Pacers’ perspective, highlighting the strengths Indiana could use against Philadelphia and the areas where LeBron and the 76ers could create problems.
Topics include:
LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers
How LeBron’s arrival reshapes the Eastern Conference
Whether Philadelphia should now be considered the favorite in the East
The Pacers’ biggest strengths against the new-look 76ers
How Indiana’s pace, depth and offensive style could challenge Philadelphia
The potential matchup problems LeBron creates for the Pacers
Which Eastern Conference contender presents the greatest threat to Indiana
Where the Pacers currently stack up among the East’s top teams
It’s a fun, wide-ranging conversation with Brad and Ryan Knight about LeBron’s latest move, Indiana’s place in the conference and what the Pacers’ road back to the NBA Finals could look like.
