'You've Been Drinking': LeBron James' Ex-Teammate Shreds Fan For Claiming Magic Would be as Good as 76ers If 4x MVP Joined Orlando

LeBron James has moved to Philly for next season in the biggest free-agent development of the offseason. With James taking a significant pay cut to sign a two-year, $8 million deal with the franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers should be one of the title frontrunners. Meanwhile, some fans suggested the situation would have been the same in Orlando, but a former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate of King James doesn't think that would have happened. Addressing fan comments on the 'Road Trippin'' podcast about the four-time NBA champion on Sunday, Channing Frye blasted the comments about the Orlando Magic. After he read a comment comparing the Magic and the 76ers for next season, Frye said: 'You've been drinking. … First-year, new head coach; unreliable offensive players; too young; haven't been to the chip; haven't shown that they could do that; and health issues, big health issues. And big roster holes, and no MVP talent, no Finals MVP. No, it wouldn't even be close.' 'H*** NO.' 🛑 💀 Channing had to shut down the Orlando talk immediately. You can't just drop LeBron on a squad with no Finals reps, major roster holes, and expect a parade.@channingfrye pic.twitter.com/amw7WRgoNY — Road Trippin' Show (@RoadTrippinShow) September 6, 2026 Expand Tweet The 76ers have two MVP-type talents in Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid, along with one of the most efficient point guards in the league in Tyrese Maxey and one of the most explosive youngsters in VJ Edgecombe. [adslot] Meanwhile, the Magic are on the verge of another rebuild, as the front office is unsure about how much more they can accomplish. In fact, former player-turned-NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins also believes 2022 No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero could be the first big name on the trade block next season. Analyst highlights 76ers' issues after the LeBron James move Former player-turned-analyst Jon Barry talked about the questions the 76ers could face before the squad takes the floor next season. As James, Brown, Embiid and Maxey are all ball-heavy players, the question of facilitating the offense will have to be sorted out. Barry believes every player on the lineup will undergo some change in their roles. [adslot] The analyst believes James could be the one with the ball for the majority of the time: 'LeBron always talks about year after year how he doesn't want to be the primary ball handler and make all the plays. But he's going to have to be on the ball to be effective. 'Are there enough basketballs for the team? Typically it will work out, guys will take different roles and take a little less responsibility.' Jon Barry on the new-look 76ers with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. pic.twitter.com/CwwRTI8pni — Jim Rome (@jimrome) September 4, 2026 Expand Tweet James averaged 7.2 assists per game last season and has an elite basketball IQ and court vision to lead an offense. Only time will tell how Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse will adjust the four superstars in the lineup. READ MORE: 'Promoting Gambling Now King?': Fans React as LeBron James Announces New Partnership With Prediction Market Polymarket 'Can't Wait To Meet You': Allen Iverson Left Touched As Naomi Osaka Pays Tribute With Stunning US Open Look College Sports Network has you covered with the latest news, analysis, insights, and trending stories in the NBA, college football, men's college basketball, women's college basketball, and college baseball!