The new Sixer, Paul George, recently appeared for his introductory press conference. The 9x All-Star signed a four-year, $212 million contract with the Sixers. Teaming up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, George has solidified the Sixers’ roster, making them one of the top contenders. On the other hand, he also opened up about the contracts the Clippers offered in the span of the last two years, some of which he found disrespectful. Despite this, leaving LA was not initially one of his options, but the move to Philly seems to align with his goals.

Expressing his excitement at the press conference, George said, “I think we got a real legitimate shot. I’ve always been a fan of Tyrese and Joel from afar. And Joel has secretly been one of my closest All-Star game friends so, you know, it kind of felt inevitable that at some point we will link up and be teammates. So, you know, I’m all in, my family’s here all in and I’m excited.” PG13’s return to the East is highly anticipated.

He played for the Pacers from 2010 to 2017, establishing himself as one of the league’s best players. Given his friendship with Embiid, the two might gel quite well in Philly. The duo, along with Maxey, could form a dangerous trio in the East, potentially helping the Sixers get past the second round. George had the most consistent season of his career last year, while Maxey and Embiid also had successful seasons, although they fell short in the first round.

Things are looking promising for the Sixers as they welcome Paul George, but how much can he impact the team’s performance? However, some critics don’t have much hope even with George’s addition. This is George’s third team following his long stint with the Pacers. Teaming up with Westbrook and others didn’t pan out as expected. Joining Leonard in LA worked well initially, but Kawhi’s subsequent injuries left George to shoulder the load alone. Although George has been a free-agent star multiple times, what can we expect from him as a Sixer?

Paul George is returning to the East after 7 years

Competing in the West is no joke! The Celtics are believed to have had an easier run to the Finals compared to the Mavs. The Knicks, Celtics, Pacers, and Sixers are among the favorites in the East. Conversely, the West features multiple title contenders, as evidenced by the recent postseason. Yes, the Sixers may have just found the missing piece to their puzzle. Coming from the West, the 34-year-old will feel the difference.

Players like Oubre and Caleb Martin, along with Embiid and Maxey, complement the roster well. The fact that the Sixers now have three elite scorers puts them on top of the contender list. The Sixers have exhausted most of their options around Embiid so far. George is yet another star in their experiment, and hopefully, he and Maxey can lead the franchise to the promised land.

What are your thoughts on George’s friendship with Embiid? Do you think the two can gel well? Let us know in the comments.