Julius Erving is excited about the Philadelphia 76ers' revamped roster, but he's not ready to predict a championship.
The Hall of Famer told TMZ Sports he gives the team's offseason moves a thumbs up, including the acquisition of Jaylen Brown.
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"They're gonna be one of the most talented teams," Erving said.
However, he pointed out a potential challenge: the age gap between the youngest and oldest players.
"There's a big age discrepancy between the youngest, which is V. J.
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[Edgecombe], and LeBron," he explained.
Erving noted the roster features a 23-year-old and a 42-year-old as bookends, with Joel Embiid in the middle.
He compared building a team to cooking, saying you mix ingredients and see if it turns out good, great, or okay.
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The Sixers' lineup includes LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and V. J.
Edgecombe, plus a solid bench.
Erving plans to attend some games and remain involved as an alumnus.
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The talent is undeniable, but whether they can gel remains the big question.
