The Council Podcast

Excited to launch The Council Podcast with @JTagHoops! Our first episode is a predictive mock where we give our thoughts on each pick and talk about different scenarios leading up to Tuesday’s draft! Video in thread⬇️🧵

My next #Sixers Stat Series deep-dive: newest 76er LeBron James! The Good: 1.) +1.6% rTS%, 75th %ile- even at age 41, Lebron still operates with hyper-efficiency and shoots the ball at a clip well above league average. This will only add onto a Philly roster that has a plethora of guys who operate above the mean when it comes to scoring percentages 2.) 3.1 PA/1M, 90th %ile- I really could've picked any of the playmaking metrics because Lebron excels in all of them, but this one feels the most valuable. Being in the upper 10% when it comes to creating looks for teammates relative to on-ball usage makes his fit in Philly look that more enticing. Guys like Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in an off-ball role should thrive next to Bron 3.) +8.5% rTS in transition- just an absurd number for a guy reaching his age 42 season. Lebron's blend of size, speed, and overall athleticism makes him an unstoppable force in the fast break - and this Philly team can play FAST with the personnel they have 4.) 15.6% DRB%, 86th %ile- quite possibly the most underrated (if he has any?) parts of Lebron's game is his willingness to rebound. Bron still being able to do the dirty work and go and get a board will be so so valuable for this team, especially since Joel Embiid's rebounding numbers have started to decline. The Bad: 1.) 7.1% sTOV%, 34th %ile- Lebron's aggression when it comes to scoring sometimes results in sloppy turnovers. He's in the bottom half of the league when it comes to coughing the ball up during an attempt to score and this will need to be cleaned up. But, walking into more of a point forward type role in Philly and scaled down usage could help with this 2.) .26 3PR, 8th %ile- Lebron's never been a guy to be a let it fly guy from 3, but I think he'll need to be a bit more aggressive from beyond the arc playing off guys like Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey who demand lots of attention on-ball when they enter the paint 3.) -6.3% rTS in spacing- tying into my previous bullet, Lebron struggled shooting the ball in situations such as spot ups, handoffs, and off screen actions. This will be an interesting development to keep tabs on because if he can boost this efficiency in actions where he's off the ball, it really makes this Philly offense unstoppable with all the weapons they have

With the NBA’s Las Vegas Summer League starting tomorrow… who are you most looking forward to watching? What do you wanna see from your favorite team? Let us know!! #NBA

Here's a table outlining my 2026 NBA Draft grades, where they were on my board, and my projected role for them on opening night. Comments with thoughts, questions, etc! datawrapper.dwcdn.net/JZUma/3/

#Sixers ideal FA for me: - Bring back Oubre, let Grimes go - Sign Mamu, Keon Ellis, Jock Landale Starters: Maxey VJ PG Mamu Embiid Bench: Philon Ellis/Edwards Oubre Barlow Landale/Bona Not sure if they have the money for all of this, but it feels somewhat realistic Thoughts?