The 76ers are going to make big news, they're going to catch a big fish in the free market. Paul George is about to become the new darling of Philadelphia, and it is reported that the contract is up to 212 million for four years. George, isn't this just standing up! Left the Clippers, took a higher contract, turned over and sang.
The 76ers have acquired the famous star Paul George, the scoring machine on the court and the iron gate on the defensive end, and now they will form the new "Philadelphia Big Three" with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. George's three-pointers, who shot 7.9 times per game last season and shot 41.3 percent from the field, are a great addition to the 76ers.
George's age has been a big concern for the Clippers to renew his contract, and in May, he just turned 34, which means he will be a 37-year-old veteran by the final year of his contract. Age is the first issue, durability is the second. He's played less than 60 percent of the past four years, and improving his attendance with the 76ers could be a big problem.
The general manager of the 76ers, Daryl Morey, has always had a unique vision, he took the lead in negotiations with George with lightning speed, and gave George the highest offer of all the contact teams, and there is reason to believe that George has a big reason to join the 76ers. It is said that the main reason why George will negotiate with the Clippers is that they are not willing to give George a four-year contract, but the 76ers did not hesitate to give him a four-year commitment.
The 76ers have an infinite third star, and they haven't run out of salary space and draft picks. It's time to build a championship team around these three stars. If they can find the right role players, then the 76ers will be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA.
Basketball is a five-man sport, and signing George is just the first step. The 76ers need more pieces of the puzzle to complete their roster. They need to find players who can fit in well with George, Embiid, and Maxey in order to stand out in the fierce competition in the East.
This deal for the 76ers is the first big fish outside of James' contract. The addition of Paul George has brought new hope and expectation to Philadelphia. Fans have begun to fantasize that the All-Star player can create new brilliance in Philadelphia. Basketball is a team sport, and there is a limit to the power of one person. The 76ers will need more hard work and intelligence if they want to be a real contender for the championship. Now that the team's hardware has kept up, it depends on how the software is matched, which will test the coach's ability to coordinate and employ people.
The addition of Paul George is a declaration of war by the 76ers, and are the 76ers fans ready to welcome the new "giant"?