# LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul explains what 76ers offer that Lakers couldn’t

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lebron-james-agent-rich-paul-explains-what-76ers-offer-that-lakers-couldnt/
- Published: 2026-11-04T16:13:03+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T07:58:04+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/sports/lebron-james-agent-rich-paul-explains-76ers-offer-lakers-couldnt/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Paul says Philadelphia offered James a better chance to win with a supporting role.
- He said the Lakers could not provide the same setup.
- Both teams are currently top of their divisions.

## Summary

Rich Paul said LeBron James chose the Philadelphia 76ers because they offered a stronger chance to win alongside other high-level players, without requiring him to take on a role beyond what he can do at this stage of his career. Paul agreed with Max Kellerman’s view that the Lakers could not offer the same situation, explaining why James left Los Angeles.

Paul also praised the Lakers’ free-agent moves to build around Luka Dončić after James’s departure. The article says James appears to be enjoying his new team, while the Lakers have also improved with their roster additions. Both teams are top of their respective divisions, though the season has a long way to go.

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