LeBron’s Impact In Philly + NBA’s Greatest Players Ranked: Who Belongs Where?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Philadelphia 76ers and whether his arrival makes him the most accomplished athlete to ever play in Philadelphia and they also break down “The Basketball 100” list from The Athletic, which ranks the 100 greatest NBA players of all time, including Grant Hill at No. 84 and Vince Carter at No. 85, and discuss whether there are any issues or surprises with the rankings.

LeBron James made one of the biggest moves of the 2026 NBA offseason by leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year veteran-minimum contract with a player option. He said his decision was motivated by the opportunity to compete for another NBA championship rather than financial reasons. His signing has made the 76ers one of the NBA's top title contenders and marks the start of his record-extending 24th NBA season. With the addition of James, is LeBron James the most accomplished athlete to perform in Philadelphia?

“The Basketball 100” is the definitive ranking of the 100 greatest NBA players of all time from The Athletic’s team of award-winning writers and analysts, including veteran columnists David Aldridge and John Hollinger. Grant Hill is listed at 84 and Vince Carter is listed at 85. Any issues with list?