Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Maxey needed to stick around to complete the talented trio. The 76ers went all in on lavish, long-term contracts to make it happen.
Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George center, owner Josh Harris, left, and president Daryl Morey pose for a photo at the NBA basketball team’s practice facility, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Camden, N.J. Philadelphia 76ers’ Paul George smiles as he speaks with members of the media at the NBA basketball team’s practice facility, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Camden, N.J.
“I think we are set up,” team owner Josh Harris said. “It’s hard not to be excited about this team. I’ve been here for the last 10 years, 12 years, and this is among, if not the best team, we’ve had since I’ve been here.” George said earlier this month on his podcast that he “never wanted to leave LA” and would have signed with the Clippers had they offered the three-year, $150-million extension they gave Kawhi Leonard. George also wanted a no-trade clause. George said the Clippers wouldn’t give him a four-year, $212-million contract, or any deal without the promise of a no-trade clause.
“Joel has secretly been one of my closest All-Star Game friends,” George said. “It kind of felt inevitable that at some point, we would link up and be teammates.”
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