This offseason, Paul George made a major move, leaving the Los Angeles Clippers after five seasons to join the Philadelphia 76ers. After receiving financial advice from rapper Lil Dicky, George inked a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the 76ers, bringing high hopes to a team that had been searching for more depth.
However, the early results haven’t lived up to expectations. The 76ers have struggled with George on board. They are currently sitting at 2-7 and ranked 12th in the Eastern Conference, just ahead of the Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks. This poor start has raised questions about George’s fit with the team.
Former NBA star Brandon Jennings weighed in on the situation during his appearance on Gilbert Arenas’ podcast, Gils Arena. Jennings seemed to suggest that the 76ers should focus more on building for the future with younger players rather than relying on George, who may not be the long-term solution.
“You shouldn’t be trying to take the last shot when you’re talking about you don’t wanna be the #1 option,” Jennings said.
So far, George has played only four games with the 76ers. In those games, he averaged 14.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.
Paul George Opens Up About Struggles with the Philadelphia 76ers
After the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul George spoke candidly about his challenges with the team in his first few games. George, who joined the 76ers in the offseason, acknowledged that he’s still working on getting back to his best form.
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“I’m still trying to get my body back. I’m just trying to get my rhythm back. I think my execution and my timing—my timing on the ball is a little rusty, and I’m just trying to get used to that. These are really my first real situations, playing these games,” George said.
George, who is working his way back from a bone bruise in his left knee suffered during the preseason, has the added pressure of meeting high expectations due to his substantial contract. However, the 76ers are being cautious with his reintegration, ensuring he is entirely in game shape before fully unleashing his potential.
