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The "George Problem" of the 76ers' new season: is it a savior or a "cancer"?
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Philadelphia, a city full of basketball history and passion, ushered in a new storm in the summer of 2023, when Paul · George wore the 76ers jersey and formed a new Big Three with Embiid and Maxey, the cheers of the fans were deafening, as if the championship trophy was within reach, and after the hustle and bustle, a question that could not be ignored also followed: Can George, the former top forward in the league, really become the savior that the 76ers dream of? Or will it become a "cancer" in the team's chemistry?
George's debut: amazed and confused
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In the first game of the preseason, the 76ers challenged the Timberwolves away, which was not only a preview of the new season, but also George's debut in front of Philadelphia fans
The battle-hardened star didn't panic, and after a brief period of adjustment, George gradually found his groove in the game, first using a strong shot under the basket and then hitting a three-pointer from the outside to announce his return
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In the whole game, George played 28 minutes, got 23 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, the statistics seem to be eye-catching, but the problems shown during the game cannot be ignored, his style of play is more inclined to individual singles, and the 76ers' tactical system of emphasizing team cooperation seems a little incompatible
Teammates' expectations and concerns: Can George fit into the 76ers?
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The 76ers' attitude towards George's arrival is very subtle, and they are expecting the All-Star to bring the much-needed firepower support to the team; They were also concerned that George's style of play would ruin the team's chemistry
Maxey, the young defender's core, expressed his expectations for George in an interview: "I believe in George's ability, he is a good player and can help the team a lot" He also said in his words: "I want George to be more involved in the team's defense, we need everyone to contribute to the team"
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Embiid, the undisputed leader of the 76ers, was cautiously optimistic about George's arrival, saying, "George is a very talented player, but I need time to get to know him and he needs time to adapt to the team."
There is a clear difference between the style of play between George and Embiid, Embiid is the absolute core of the 76ers' offense, and he needs a lot of ball possession to play to his advantage, while George is also a player who needs to attack with the ball, and his arrival is bound to compress Embiid's ball possession and shots
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How to make these two stars coexist on the court and find a balance between each other will be the biggest challenge for 76ers head coach Doc Rivers in the new season
George's Future: Challenges and Opportunities
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For George, joining the 76ers is both a challenge and an opportunity, he needs to prove that he is still the top player in the league, can lead the team to a championship, and he also needs to adapt to the new team environment, build a tacit understanding with new teammates, and find his place in the team
History tells us that star huddles are not always a guarantee of success, and in 2019, Leonard and George joined forces with the Clippers to form the most powerful forward duo in the league at the time, but they never won the championship
If the 76ers can avoid repeating the mistakes of the Clippers, the key is whether George can truly integrate into the team and become an integral part of the team, if he can let go of the obsession with the ball and the number of shots, and become more involved in the team's defense and playmaking, then he will become the 76ers' dream savior and lead the team to the top of glory
On the other hand, if George is still stubborn and sticks to his style of play, then he will become a "cancer" of the team's chemistry, and he can only leave the game in disgrace
What is the answer to the 76ers' "George Conundrum"? Perhaps only time will tell
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