What happened: Kendrick Perkins predicted LeBron James will win his fifth NBA championship with Philadelphia. James joined the club on a two-year, roughly $8 million contract.
Why it matters: The forecast raises the stakes for a team built to contend immediately. The same Perkins who backed Philadelphia as a championship team now expects it to finish the job.
By the numbers: The prediction's two-year window matches the full contract term, although James can opt out before the second season. A title would be the fifth of his career.
What to watch: Philadelphia's rotation and James' decision on the player option will shape how long that window stays open.