Breaking down Knicks, 76ers rosters after LeBron James decision

The Post breaks down the top 10 players on the Knicks and the 76ers — set to be two of the Eastern Conference’s contenders next season — after LeBron James’ decision to sign with Philadelphia on Friday: One of the greatest players of all time called this his last decision.Will it lead to the final title of his historic career too? The former Celtics star, acquired in a blockbuster trade earlier this month, served as Boston’s primary scorer when Jayson Tatum was out, but now he’ll be more of a secondary option again. The oft-injured 7-footer has been limited to just 59 combined regular-season games the last two seasons.

If healthy, Embiid, a former MVP, can still dominate, but that’s a major caveat at this point. He’s still a major piece of the future in Philadelphia, but with the 76ers surrounding him with other stars in the present, Maxey, on a $204 million deal, might not need to average 21.4 attempts per game. Edgecombe finished third in Rookie of the Year voting last year and will complete the starting lineup of this new-look group.His ability to create off the dribble could help create space for the stars. Simons, a guard, inked a two-year deal with the 76ers in free agency and will provide depth behind Maxey and Edgecombe. Philadelphia, at least in term, committed to Wade this offseason, handing the former Cavaliers forward a four-year, $39 million contract. Philon joined the 76ers as their first-round pick in June, and the rookie guard averaged 18.5 points and 5.8 assists during summer league games.  Sign up for Inside the Knicks by Stefan Bondy, a weekly exclusive on Sports+.

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