After being unable to agree on a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul George has decided to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. This move marks his return to the Eastern Conference for the first time since the 2016-17 season with the Indiana Pacers.
The decision by George to join the Sixers came after he had been seeking a four-year contract from the Clippers but negotiations fell apart. With a significant gap in negotiations between George and the Clippers, the door opened for Philadelphia and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey to make a move. Morey had entered the offseason with little roster certainty but significant cap space.
Last season, George earned his ninth career All-Star Game appearance and filled a need for a high-level wing player who can perform well in the playoffs. The addition of George to the Sixers’ roster fills this need as he brings valuable skills such as scoring ability, defensive prowess, and experience playing alongside other stars.
With George on board, alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the Sixers will be looking to lead their team to success in the upcoming season. The strategic move of George to
