From the final day of the Lakers’ season, the biggest question around the NBA was obvious: where would be The King’s next kingdom?

Would it be Miami, where LeBron James won his first two championships? Would it be Golden State, teaming up with his friend Steph Curry — the greatest shooter in history? Or would he return home to Cleveland, finishing his Hall of Fame career with the franchise that drafted him? 

There was always the sit-on-the-couch option, too. Sounds nice.

Nope. He’s taking his talents to the City of Brotherly Love.

As a Celtics fan who attended college in Philadelphia, those are words I never wanted to write.

From the moment Boston drew the 76ers in last season’s playoffs, I had a feeling it was going to spell trouble. First came blowing a 3-1 series lead. Then, Brad Stevens shocked the NBA by trading away Jaylen Brown. Now, Philadelphia has landed LeBron — arguably the greatest player to ever step onto a basketball court. 

Debate that last part among yourselves . . . 

In what felt like the blink of an eye, the Sixers went from a Boston playoff rival to the team every franchise in the NBA is chasing. Also, I have about 200 text messages from my Philly friends asking if it’s the greatest team ever assembled. 

Thanks, LeBron. 

It’s a starting five that looks like something out of a video game: Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Brown, James, and Joel Embiid.

On paper, it’s the clear favorite in the East and arguably the league’s team to beat.

The talent speaks for itself. Embiid is one of the league’s most dominant centers, when healthy, which is always a concern. Brown brings championship experience and elite two-way play. Maxey has developed into one of the NBA’s premier scoring guards. Edgecombe provides athleticism and energy. Then there’s LeBron, who, even at this stage of his career, remains one of basketball’s smartest and most complete players.

But assembling stars doesn’t always mean you’re guaranteed a championship. 

Boston once acquired Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward to play with Jayson Tatum, Brown, and Al Horford. That didn’t even last one quarter. 

If there’s one major concern surrounding this 76ers roster, it’s that everyone is at their best with the ball in their hands. 

Maxey thrives attacking off the dribble. Brown is most effective creating downhill. Embiid’s offense flows through post touches and isolation opportunities. And for more than two decades, LeBron has orchestrated offenses as a primary playmaker.

Brown and Edgecombe aren’t the best passers, although the latter is still very young and can develop. James can still be a playmaker, but Maxey becoming a spot-up shooter isn’t the best thing for his development. 

The 76ers need off-ball players. A prime JJ Redick or even a modern-day Sam Hauser would make this team informidable.

However, there’s only one basketball, and history has shown that talent alone isn’t enough. 

Sacrifice wins championships. Someone will need to take fewer shots. Someone will have to accept a smaller role. Someone’s numbers will decline.

The question is whether four established stars are willing to make those sacrifices for one common goal.

After this past season, Brown came out and said it was his “favorite season,” one in which the Celtics gave up a 3-1 lead. However, it was a career year for Brown because Tatum was out injured. Now, Brown gets traded to Philadelphia, where he might not be the top dog anymore.

Is he willing to sacrifice — again? 

The good news for Philadelphia: LeBron has been here before.

He has adapted his game throughout his career, whether it was alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in Miami or Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love in Cleveland. Even Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic in Los Angeles.

LeBron’s leadership and basketball IQ have consistently elevated the players around him, and if the Sixers embrace that example, they’ll have every opportunity to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals.

If they buy in, this could be one of the most dangerous teams we’ve seen in years.

If they don’t? Wasted opportunity.

The biggest threat to Philadelphia won’t be Boston, New York, or anyone else. It’ll be the egos inside of its own locker room. 

Philadelphia has won the offseason, but Commissioner Adam Silver doesn’t hand out the Larry O’Brien Trophy for that.

Time will tell if the Sixers are “super” or not.