Bob Myers Publicly Pitches 76ers to LeBron James as Jaylen Brown Trade Lifts Philadelphia
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Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 8
Bob Myers Publicly Pitches 76ers to LeBron James as Jaylen Brown Trade Lifts Philadelphia
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Jul 8
Summary
Bob Myers used Rich Paul’s Game Over podcast to make Philadelphia’s case directly to LeBron James, arguing the 76ers are the team to join “if it’s about winning.”
James is not expected to meet teams in person, with Paul again handling talks and presenting options privately, making Myers’ on-air appearance an unusual public recruiting move.
Philadelphia’s pitch gained momentum after its blockbuster deal for Jaylen Brown, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported James is taking the 76ers “really seriously.”
The episode also underscored how James’ free agency has shifted from office meetings in 2010 and 2014 to agent-led, media-driven outreach, with Paul’s podcast emerging as a new venue for team pitches.