Durant said LeBron James knows how to build a winning team.

With the addition of legendary star LeBron James, the Philadelphia 76ers' potential to contend for the NBA championship in the new season has been a hot topic of discussion among media and fans. NBA forward Kevin Durant stated on a podcast that LeBron James possesses an unparalleled wealth of experience and therefore knows how to adjust his role to position himself and the team in a way that allows them to achieve success.

LeBron James, 41, announced his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers in June after many years with the team. During his time with the Lakers, the legend played 479 games, averaging 25.9 points per game, with a field goal percentage of 9.8% and a three-point percentage of 35.6%. He also helped the Lakers win the NBA championship in the 2019/20 season.

Kevin Durant said, "LeBron James knows how to build a winning basketball team. He's been in the league for 24 years and should know how to do it. He also knows how to put himself in a position to succeed."

"Philadelphia's 76 points need someone who can connect the players, someone who understands this, even though it's impossible for every player on this team to average 25 points per game."

Besides LeBron James, the addition of Jaylen Brown will also be a huge help, but with the partnership between Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, maintaining the balance of the roster will be a major challenge for Nick Nurse in the new season.

Kevin Durant also pointed out, "In some games, a player has to step up and be the core player, while in other games, he might need to be the second option. This will change throughout the season, and everyone's role will be adjusted. But I think LeBron James is very clear about this."

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