Philadelphia Radio Host Criticizes LeBron James Decline

Philadelphia radio host Jack Fritz is voicing concern over LeBron James and his waning athleticism during his first season with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Yahoo Sports.

James is currently averaging 15.1 points per game while shooting career lows of 43.2% from the field and 23.7% from three-point range through his first 10 appearances.

The veteran’s offensive drop-off was further highlighted during a 123-101 home loss to the Boston Celtics where he managed 11 points in 29 minutes.

During the matchup against Boston, Celtics star Jayson Tatum also delivered a third-quarter poster dunk over James that quickly went viral on social media, per The Hoop Central.

Reflecting on the 41-year-old forward’s overall performance, Fritz admitted on the WIP Afternoon Show that he expected more from the veteran player.

“I definitely thought there was a little more in the tank, personally,” Fritz stated on SportsRadioWIP.

Fritz specifically highlighted concerns regarding the player’s lack of vertical explosion when attempting to drive and finish plays around the basket.

“I think the thing that is jarring to me, boy, when he tries to drive, and he tries to do the thing where he can just run someone over, he gets like two inches off the ground, and it’s not the same as it used to be with the touch around the rim,” Fritz explained.

Despite these athletic concerns, Fritz credited the veteran for improving his passing and playmaking comfort level with his new teammates.

However, Fritz remains skeptical about whether the 76ers can rely on James to dominate down the stretch when the postseason stakes eventually rise.

Despite the slow start from James, the 76ers currently sit in second place in the Eastern Conference standings with a solid 10-3 record.

Teammates like Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, and Joel Embiid have successfully stepped up to help pick up the slack during James’ off nights.