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George has come into his second season with the Sixers with a lot to prove and he understands the expectations that come along with it.
He was the worst free-agent acquisition in franchise history. He was going to set the team back for several seasons. He was washed up and untradable. That was the belief. Nine months later, perhaps it’s a good time to reexamine Paul George’s 76ers reality.
Paul George just put together his best game since joining the Philadelphia 76ers, though it didn’t lead to a win. He looked more like the player fans remember from his prime, hitting seven three-pointers on his way to 35 points in Philadelphia’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Paul George pushed back against “washed” talk after the Sixers’ loss to Atlanta, citing his efficiency and All-Star form.
Paul George's first season with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2024-25 was rough, as the star wing struggled with injuries and only appeared in 41 total games.
Paul George heard the chatter. Given his age – he turned 35 in May – such claims were understandable, but George’s goal this season was to prove that they were unfounded. George is averaging more points this season despite playing fewer minutes as he continues to work his way back from offseason knee surgery.
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From Joel Embiid's aggression as a driver to Paul George's role versatility and late-game heroics, a look back at how the Sixers' two highest-paid players carried the load with Tyrese Maxey out on Friday.
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George gives advice to Tyrese Maxey on how to handle the heavy workload he has taken on.
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