And yet both execs declared the Sixers a legit …

"Good luck," said a rival executive. "They do not have any role players on their team now. All those guys want and need the ball. I'm not sure any will want to sacrifice." "Somebody will have to check their ego at the door," said another team executive, "and I don't see Joel or Bron being the ones to do it." And yet both execs declared the Sixers a legit contender anyway. And the shocked Eastern Conference coach nevertheless said James will fit well with Sixers' younger stars: "He's so smart he can make it work."