Dave Portnoy boldly claims ‘curse’ of LeBron James is already ruining Philadelphia sports

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy claimed that LeBron James has brought a curse upon Philadelphia sports teams following his move to the Philadelphia 76ers. Speaking on Wake Up Barstool, Portnoy argued that local fans do not want James representing the city. He suggested that James' presence has negatively impacted the broader sporting culture before the forward has even played an official game for the franchise.

Portnoy attributed recent setbacks, including the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff elimination and struggles surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles, to James' arrival. James signed a veteran minimum 1+1 deal worth $8 million with the 76ers during the summer. Yardbarker described Portnoy's claims linking other team failures to James as ridiculous, noting Portnoy has long been an outspoken critic of the NBA star.