Paul George is coming off another solid season with the Los Angeles Clippers.
The All-Star forward averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three-point range in 74 games.
During the offseason, George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, making them one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA.
BREAKING: Free agent Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. George made the commitment during a meeting with Sixers executives and returns to the East to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in the pursuit of an NBA title. pic.twitter.com/pkCfGu3hyp
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
Recently, 76ers legend Charles Barkley spoke about George on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
Barkley: “I think he’s got a huge upside. He just has to be the third-best player on the team. That’s a huge upside for Paul. Joel’s the guy. Maxey’s the second guy. Paul just has to be the third-best player.”
George has never been such a clear third option, which could make him an even more effective player.
It will also take a lot of the pressure off Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
That said, the most important thing will be that George and Embiid stay healthy.
PAUL GEORGE FOR THE VICTORY 💥 pic.twitter.com/Szvi9nnPgd
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 2, 2023
George spent 14 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers.
The nine-time NBA All-Star is averaging 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game while shooting 44.0 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three-point range in 867 games.
PAUL GEORGE WILD ANKLE BREAKER 😱🤯 pic.twitter.com/53tkbzXTgw
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 6, 2024
As for the 76ers, they finished the season in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 47-35.
They lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
