George signed a contract with the 76ers at the highest salary, formed a new Big Three with Embiid and Maxey, and retained the hope of competing for the championship

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2024-07-01 17:33Beiqing Sports News official account

On July 1, U.S. media reported that free agent Paul George had signed a four-year, $212 million max contract with the 76ers. George will form a big three with Embiid and Maxey to challenge for the championship together.

George has played for the Clippers for the past five seasons, but this summer he decided to jump out of his final year of contract and become a full free agent. The Clippers had hoped to sign George to a four-year, $221 million max contract, according to the rules. However, the Clippers wanted to offer George a three-year contract, but George insisted on a four-year contract. There are huge differences between the two sides on many fronts.

Since George entered the free agent market, several teams have pursued him, including the 76ers, Magic, Lakers, etc., and the 76ers eventually won, and they offered George a four-year, $212 million contract. This is also the maximum contract that George can sign under the existing rules. This not only satisfied George's psychological expectations, but also allowed him to keep the chance to continue to challenge for the championship.

Although the 76ers lost their main guard Harden last season, Maxey has grown rapidly and he has become an important assistant to Embiid's side. At the same time, Embiid still maintains absolute dominance on the inside.

Embiid had previously participated in a show recording with George. When asked how the 76ers could be strengthened, Embiid said the team needs an All-Star. After saying this, Embiid glanced at George, who was sitting next to him. It can be seen that Embiid has long been looking forward to being able to play alongside George. Now, Embiid's wish has come true, and the overall strength of the 76ers has also risen to a higher level, and the future is quite bright.

Text/Beiqing Sports Song Xiang

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