Shaq sets ruthless expectation for LeBron James & 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers made waves earlier in the offseason when they pulled off the marquee signing of LeBron James, beating out other interested parties for the signature of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer. The addition of James makes what was already a stacked 76ers roster even more loaded with top-shelf talent, as the 41-year-old star is joining the Big Three of Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid.

Suffice to say, the expectations are through the roof for the 76ers. And for James’ former teammate, Shaquille O’Neal, anything short of a championship would be a disappointment for Philly.

“Championship or bust. You got the great LeBron. You got great Embiid, who was, like three, four years ago, Charles (Barkley) and I would always say how he’s the best big man. I know LeBron wants to get one last run. Jaylen is feeling slighted. Maxey is making a name for himself. Definitely the team to watch,” O’Neal said in an appearance on SportsCenter.

“This team was put together to win a championship now. I think if they don’t win a championship, all those players will be very disappointed.”