76ers DON'T NEED LeBron?

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Olden Polynice isn't buying LeBron James' explanation of his controversial "business decision," and Byron Scott has some strong opinions of his own. The guys compare LeBron's mentality to Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan before tackling one of the NBA's biggest questions: Does Philadelphia need LeBron, or does LeBron need Philadelphia?

Byron Scott, Olden Polynice, and Jay Wagers also debate whether Luka Dončić is carrying too much of the Lakers' offense, who can emerge as their third scoring option, and how injuries across the Western Conference could reshape the championship race.

Plus, Tyrese Maxey vs. Jalen Brunson, Kevin Durant's Warriors legacy, Byron's decision to fire his agent and bet on himself, Olden's hilarious Sacramento Kings contract-bonus story, and whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can keep OKC in championship contention.

It's another unfiltered episode of Byron Scott's Fast Break, packed with NBA analysis, firsthand stories, and plenty of laughs.

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