# Carmelo Anthony: LeBron James and 76ers a problem for Knicks

> Carmelo Anthony says LeBron James joining the 76ers will challenge the Knicks' dominance.
- Title: Carmelo Anthony: LeBron James and 76ers a problem for Knicks
- Summary: Carmelo Anthony says LeBron James joining the 76ers will challenge the Knicks' dominance. Carmelo Anthony claims LeBron James' move to the 76ers could…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/carmelo-anthony-says-lebron-james-76ers-problem-everyone-including-reigning-champion-knicks
- Author: Scott Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carmelo anthony, lebron james, philadelphia 76ers, new york knicks, nba, reigning champions, draftkings, news, politics
## Carmelo Anthony on LeBron James
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony discusses LeBron James' new role with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2026-27 season.
## 76ers team strength
The 76ers feature LeBron James with Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and V.J. Edgecombe for potential Eastern Conference dominance.
## LeBron James' impact
LeBron James could be a catalyst for the 76ers but faces questions about his availability and role with the All-Star options.
## Carmelo Anthony's view
Carmelo Anthony believes the 76ers will be a problem for everyone in the East, including the New York Knicks.

> So, if they figure it out with the fit and time, they figure it out early, to me that’s important. They’re a problem for everyone in the East, including New York. Because they’re not going to let off the gas if they are healthy
## LeBron's team strategy
LeBron James sees the 76ers as a team with high-impact players ready for a potential fifth NBA title run.

> I think he’s coming I with, ‘I know I have a high-impact guard in Tyrese [Maxey]. I know I have a high-impact shooting guard in Jaylen Brown on both sides of the basketball. I know I have, when healthy, arguably the best big man in the game of basketball in Joel Embiid’
## DraftKings campaign
Carmelo Anthony partners with DraftKings for a national campaign with Kevin Hart and Nick Jonas.

> We got a great campaign, man. Myself, Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas. We really came together, and I got to give a shoutout to DraftKings and that creative team for putting that concept together
## 76ers' championship potential
The 76ers could challenge the Knicks for the Eastern Conference title with a healthy team.
## LeBron's final season?
Carmelo Anthony says LeBron James may be seeking his fifth NBA title ring with the 76ers.

> Now, I haven’t spoken to him about that part of it. But I would say just observing from afar and comprehending where he’s at mentally, he loves the game of basketball
## 76ers' driver's seat
Carmelo Anthony believes the 76ers will be in the driver's seat if they get the fit and time right.

> I just like Philly, if they get it right and the fit and time, and they get it right early, they’ll be in the driver’s seat
## Key takeaway

Carmelo Anthony claims LeBron James' move to the 76ers could disrupt the Knicks' championship hopes.