After being approached by several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, Paul George ultimately accepted the offer from the Philadelphia 76ers. Though he couldn’t achieve his long-term goal with the Clippers, the nine-time All-Star joined Philadelphia due to financial advice from rapper Lil Dicky.
Lil Dicky appeared as a guest on George’s podcast. His appearance allowed Paul to reveal what influenced his decision to consider the 76ers’ offer.
“That video—it sold me. What hit me was the idea of saving money. It impacted me; it had a little touch on me,” George said.
“You had an influence. That’s a badge of honor right there,” he added.
Los Angeles is George’s hometown, and he had never intended to leave. However, the Clippers’ hesitation to offer him a long-term commitment opened the door for the 76ers. Philadelphia welcomed him with a substantial four-year, $211.6 million contract, ensuring George’s legacy continues in a new city.
How Did Lil Dicky Persuade Paul George?
The Philadelphia 76ers made a concerted effort to bring Paul George to their team to pair him with Joel Embiid. As part of their strategy, they included rapper Lil Dicky in a video sent to George to persuade him to join. In the video, Dicky highlighted the financial advantages of living in Philadelphia compared to Los Angeles.
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“I just thought, what would be pertinent information? I’m from Philadelphia, and I know where your dollar goes in Philadelphia. I have a house in L.A., if I spent the same amount of money on a house in Philadelphia, it would be like 100 times bigger. Your bang for your buck goes so much further in Philadelphia,” Dicky explained.
Ultimately, Dicky’s financial advice played a crucial role in helping the former Clippers star decide on his new contract.
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