Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ ex-teammate LeSean McCoy reiterated his lifelong Philadelphia 76ers fandom after watching the team pick up a 106-100 win over the New York Knicks.
The 76ers have got their 2026-27 season campaign off to a winning start by defeating the defending champions and establishing their credentials as contenders after a major offseason reshuffle.
While many have the 76ers pegged as favourites after the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, McCoy has gone a step further with a bold prediction after watching the first win of the season.
76ers win has LeSean McCoy dreaming of the NBA Finals
McCoy was tuned into the 76ers vs. Knicks clash on opening night, watching his 76ers have success over the Knicks and then predicting them to make it to the 2026 NBA Finals.
“Ain’t no way you can stop us… SIXERS BOUND (FOR) FINALS.”
This was an impressive performance by the 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey’s 28 points on 9-for-19 shooting, with new addition Jaylen Brown contributing 19 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. LeBron James scored 14 points with nine rebounds and seven assists in his debut with the franchise.
The Knicks’ offence came to a sputtering halt in front of a spirited 76ers defensive performance, with Jalen Brunson’s 21 points on 6-for-19 the best scoring performance. Karl-Anthony Towns had a solid night with 19 points and 12 rebounds, but seemed underutilised with a 6-for-9 shooting performance.
McCoy is a Philadelphia-area legend and is the all-time rushing yards leader for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. He’s a Philadelphia native who was drafted by his hometown NFL team, and roots for the 76ers with just as fierce a passion.
McCoy and Mahomes were teammates for the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LIV win in 2019, and then played opposite Mahomes in Super Bowl LV, winning it with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mahomes’ expense.
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