Paul George: 'If Will Smith can go to Beverly Hills, I think I can come to Philadelphia'
NBC Sports Philadelphia: Paul George: “I think I can make the transition. If Will Smith can go to Beverly Hills, I think I can come to Philadelphia.”
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Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Paul George on transitioning to Philly from LA 🔥
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pic.twitter.com/GrxQ0NM6S0 – 9:21 PM
Paul George on transitioning to Philly from LA 🔥
(via @NBCSPhilly)
pic.twitter.com/GrxQ0NM6S0 – 9:21 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
New story @PHLY_Sports
Paul George was the shiny new star in Philly today.
But Tyrese Maxey’s morning presser was a reminder of what makes him special, and of the focus that might push him (and his teammates) to new heights in the years ahead:
allphly.com/tyrese-maxey-n… pic.twitter.com/YBPnpv9Kld – 7:53 PM
New story @PHLY_Sports
Paul George was the shiny new star in Philly today.
But Tyrese Maxey’s morning presser was a reminder of what makes him special, and of the focus that might push him (and his teammates) to new heights in the years ahead:
allphly.com/tyrese-maxey-n… pic.twitter.com/YBPnpv9Kld – 7:53 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Josh Harris said it. So did Daryl Morey. And so did Paul George.
(Finally) formally introducing their prized free-agency signing illustrated that the Sixers are all-in, after finalizing their star trio.
“I think we’ve got a real, legitimate shot.”
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 6:56 PM
Josh Harris said it. So did Daryl Morey. And so did Paul George.
(Finally) formally introducing their prized free-agency signing illustrated that the Sixers are all-in, after finalizing their star trio.
“I think we’ve got a real, legitimate shot.”
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 6:56 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
This upcoming training camp is gonna be one of the more important camps due to the roster upheaval. Paul George and Nick Nurse stressed the importance of camp today to begin the jelling process. #Sixers
sixerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @SixersWire – 6:50 PM
This upcoming training camp is gonna be one of the more important camps due to the roster upheaval. Paul George and Nick Nurse stressed the importance of camp today to begin the jelling process. #Sixers
sixerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @SixersWire – 6:50 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Paul George on the importance of training camp in October #Sixers pic.twitter.com/Xt6jke1PWs – 4:29 PM
Paul George on the importance of training camp in October #Sixers pic.twitter.com/Xt6jke1PWs – 4:29 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“[Philadelphia] is a basketball city, and they are starving for a champion. They might finally have enough pieces to get that done.” 🏆
@LegsESPN says the time is NOW for the Sixers to win the title after adding Paul George 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ewg7rKLAai – 4:05 PM
“[Philadelphia] is a basketball city, and they are starving for a champion. They might finally have enough pieces to get that done.” 🏆
@LegsESPN says the time is NOW for the Sixers to win the title after adding Paul George 👀 pic.twitter.com/Ewg7rKLAai – 4:05 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Live at 3 pm with @_devongivens…
—Welcome Paul George! Reacting to his opening presser
—Maxey’s summer plans and growth
—Reggie Jackson, yay or nay?
Join us:
youtube.com/live/UdMOGjmQs… pic.twitter.com/n3mOLsy0Bs – 2:52 PM
Live at 3 pm with @_devongivens…
—Welcome Paul George! Reacting to his opening presser
—Maxey’s summer plans and growth
—Reggie Jackson, yay or nay?
Join us:
youtube.com/live/UdMOGjmQs… pic.twitter.com/n3mOLsy0Bs – 2:52 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul George on how his job changes schematically being part of a big 3 (with no positional overlap) for the first time in his career and how his experience in Philadelphia has been thus far: pic.twitter.com/cMCle1ckYf – 2:27 PM
Paul George on how his job changes schematically being part of a big 3 (with no positional overlap) for the first time in his career and how his experience in Philadelphia has been thus far: pic.twitter.com/cMCle1ckYf – 2:27 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Paul George is officially a Philadelphia 76er pic.twitter.com/FRTXI0jTtl – 2:08 PM
Paul George is officially a Philadelphia 76er pic.twitter.com/FRTXI0jTtl – 2:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George turning the page from the LA Clippers after thanking Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank and being grateful to play at home for five years pic.twitter.com/K9U1RjwA2r – 1:49 PM
Paul George turning the page from the LA Clippers after thanking Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank and being grateful to play at home for five years pic.twitter.com/K9U1RjwA2r – 1:49 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Paul George says taking the offensive burden off of each other will be key to the Sixers staying healthy, nods to Nick Nurse in the front row. “It’s fair to say Nick we don’t want to see [Joel] isolating [too much] at the top of the key.” – 1:38 PM
Paul George says taking the offensive burden off of each other will be key to the Sixers staying healthy, nods to Nick Nurse in the front row. “It’s fair to say Nick we don’t want to see [Joel] isolating [too much] at the top of the key.” – 1:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George says that 76ers don’t want Joel Embiid isolating at the top of the key now that George is there, citing an effort to keep Embiid healthy and sustain him throughout the season. – 1:38 PM
Paul George says that 76ers don’t want Joel Embiid isolating at the top of the key now that George is there, citing an effort to keep Embiid healthy and sustain him throughout the season. – 1:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George says that he has no regrets or ill will towards the LA Clippers
“I think both sides, we had a great mutual talk as it all played out… I’m happy for them, they’re happy for me. I’m a Sixer now.” – 1:37 PM
Paul George says that he has no regrets or ill will towards the LA Clippers
“I think both sides, we had a great mutual talk as it all played out… I’m happy for them, they’re happy for me. I’m a Sixer now.” – 1:37 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Paul George on his exit from the Clippers:
There’s no ill will. It didn’t work out. That’s business – 1:37 PM
Paul George on his exit from the Clippers:
There’s no ill will. It didn’t work out. That’s business – 1:37 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Paul George says he has no ill will toward anyone with the Clippers and is “forever grateful” to them for allowing him to play five years at home in LA. Said he’s had good conversations with everyone there, that everyone is a good place and he’s excited to be a Sixer now. – 1:36 PM
Paul George says he has no ill will toward anyone with the Clippers and is “forever grateful” to them for allowing him to play five years at home in LA. Said he’s had good conversations with everyone there, that everyone is a good place and he’s excited to be a Sixer now. – 1:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George looked directly at Josh Harris when talking about hoping to win and specifically “get past the second round”
76ers have been to Conference Finals as many times in Paul George’s lifetime (2001) as the Clippers have (2021) – 1:35 PM
Paul George looked directly at Josh Harris when talking about hoping to win and specifically “get past the second round”
76ers have been to Conference Finals as many times in Paul George’s lifetime (2001) as the Clippers have (2021) – 1:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George reiterates that he has no ego and that he felt like the 1 or 2 or 1A/1B convo was often taken out of context in LA – 1:32 PM
Paul George reiterates that he has no ego and that he felt like the 1 or 2 or 1A/1B convo was often taken out of context in LA – 1:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George on Joel Embiid friendship development: “I’m not much of a social guy in the All-Star setting… randomly he came to me, and this was a couple of All-Stars back… he opened up to me.” – 1:30 PM
Paul George on Joel Embiid friendship development: “I’m not much of a social guy in the All-Star setting… randomly he came to me, and this was a couple of All-Stars back… he opened up to me.” – 1:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George on how his job changes with an All-star center: “Put the ball in the basket, guard the best player on the other team… I look forward to playing with such a presence as Joel… don’t think it changes much.” – 1:27 PM
Paul George on how his job changes with an All-star center: “Put the ball in the basket, guard the best player on the other team… I look forward to playing with such a presence as Joel… don’t think it changes much.” – 1:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George on playing for 76ers base that is notorious for lighting up underperforming players: “At the end of the day, it’s Brotherly Love, right? … be as critical and as hard as you can… I’m looking forward to that” – 1:22 PM
Paul George on playing for 76ers base that is notorious for lighting up underperforming players: “At the end of the day, it’s Brotherly Love, right? … be as critical and as hard as you can… I’m looking forward to that” – 1:22 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul George on adjusting to the pressure of Philly: “At the end of the day, it’s brotherly love, right?” – 1:20 PM
Paul George on adjusting to the pressure of Philly: “At the end of the day, it’s brotherly love, right?” – 1:20 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
As Paul George is introduced as the newest member of the 76ers, the message has repeatedly been from both he and Daryl Morey that this was the perfect timing for both him and the team as both look to do the one thing they haven’t: claim an NBA title. – 1:19 PM
As Paul George is introduced as the newest member of the 76ers, the message has repeatedly been from both he and Daryl Morey that this was the perfect timing for both him and the team as both look to do the one thing they haven’t: claim an NBA title. – 1:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George: “Philly was number one for the majority of free agency… kind of fit my game and where I was at in my career… made sense among the other options out there” – 1:18 PM
Paul George: “Philly was number one for the majority of free agency… kind of fit my game and where I was at in my career… made sense among the other options out there” – 1:18 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Paul George:
“Philly was No. 1 for the majority of free agency…it kind of fit my game, where I was at in my career, and it fit the trajectory with where the team was going…they made it feel like home from day one” – 1:17 PM
Paul George:
“Philly was No. 1 for the majority of free agency…it kind of fit my game, where I was at in my career, and it fit the trajectory with where the team was going…they made it feel like home from day one” – 1:17 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Paul George on the excitement for signing in Philly vs. when he signed in Los Angeles 😳
(via @PodcastPShow) pic.twitter.com/loGrRXKXHm – 1:16 PM
Paul George on the excitement for signing in Philly vs. when he signed in Los Angeles 😳
(via @PodcastPShow) pic.twitter.com/loGrRXKXHm – 1:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George says that Kawhi Leonard spoke highly of 76ers (and 2019 Raptors NBA champion) head coach Nick Nurse
“When Kawhi speaks, you listen.” – 1:16 PM
Paul George says that Kawhi Leonard spoke highly of 76ers (and 2019 Raptors NBA champion) head coach Nick Nurse
“When Kawhi speaks, you listen.” – 1:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul George mentions that Joel Embiid was “secretly” one of his buddies at All-Star weekends, and that it felt like they could link up at some point. Also said Kawhi Leonard spoke highly of Nick Nurse and jokes “when Kawhi speaks, you listen.” – 1:16 PM
Paul George mentions that Joel Embiid was “secretly” one of his buddies at All-Star weekends, and that it felt like they could link up at some point. Also said Kawhi Leonard spoke highly of Nick Nurse and jokes “when Kawhi speaks, you listen.” – 1:16 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Paul George on Nick Nurse: “Kawhi spoke highly of him. And when Kawhi speaks, you listen.” – 1:15 PM
Paul George on Nick Nurse: “Kawhi spoke highly of him. And when Kawhi speaks, you listen.” – 1:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George says he wants to be a late game performer to take pressure off of both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey – 1:15 PM
Paul George says he wants to be a late game performer to take pressure off of both Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey – 1:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George compares Tyrese Maxey to Russell Westbrook in terms of how they play with pace
“I just think we complement each other so well” – 1:14 PM
Paul George compares Tyrese Maxey to Russell Westbrook in terms of how they play with pace
“I just think we complement each other so well” – 1:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George: “Joel has secretly been one of my closest All-Star game friends” – 1:13 PM
Paul George: “Joel has secretly been one of my closest All-Star game friends” – 1:13 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Paul George: “I think we have a real, legitimate shot.”
Says he’s admired Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey from afar and that Embiid was secretly one of his long-time All-Star friends. – 1:13 PM
Paul George: “I think we have a real, legitimate shot.”
Says he’s admired Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey from afar and that Embiid was secretly one of his long-time All-Star friends. – 1:13 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Paul George:
“Joel has secretly been one of my closest All-Star Game friends.”
Says it sort of felt “inevitable” they would play together at some point – 1:12 PM
Paul George:
“Joel has secretly been one of my closest All-Star Game friends.”
Says it sort of felt “inevitable” they would play together at some point – 1:12 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Paul George is here for his first Sixers press conference. pic.twitter.com/k5rHA2dh8y – 1:10 PM
Paul George is here for his first Sixers press conference. pic.twitter.com/k5rHA2dh8y – 1:10 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Josh Harris while formally introducing Paul George: “We are all in.” – 1:10 PM
Josh Harris while formally introducing Paul George: “We are all in.” – 1:10 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nick Nurse on the schematic vision he has for the trio of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid, and how swapping out Tobias Harris for Paul George changes his ideas for the team: pic.twitter.com/xLm7PXfuAy – 12:29 PM
Nick Nurse on the schematic vision he has for the trio of Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, and Joel Embiid, and how swapping out Tobias Harris for Paul George changes his ideas for the team: pic.twitter.com/xLm7PXfuAy – 12:29 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Daryl Morey reiterates multiple times the patience Tyrese Maxey had to wait a year for the deal he “deserved” last summer, which allowed them to have the cap space to sign Paul George this summer. – 11:08 AM
Daryl Morey reiterates multiple times the patience Tyrese Maxey had to wait a year for the deal he “deserved” last summer, which allowed them to have the cap space to sign Paul George this summer. – 11:08 AM
Bob Cooney @BobCooney76
This is where work took us today. Tyreese Maxey, Paul George and Nick Nurse will be joining us on @975Middays. Hope you will too. pic.twitter.com/KKk4PewptY – 9:00 AM
This is where work took us today. Tyreese Maxey, Paul George and Nick Nurse will be joining us on @975Middays. Hope you will too. pic.twitter.com/KKk4PewptY – 9:00 AM
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But after formally introducing George to Philly, the Sixers emphasized that they are all in. “I know he’s hungry to win, just like the fans of Philadelphia,” Morey said of George, “and he saw this as the best place where he had a chance to win.” -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / July 23, 2024
George said he has a similar personality as Embiid, who keeps to himself and has a smaller circle than many NBA megastars. But they began chatting at All-Star Weekends, and George eventually looked forward to seeing Embiid as they became near-annual selections. The friendship reached another level when, George said, Embiid “opened up to me.” “He said, ‘Man, regardless of what goes on, I look at you as someone that I want to be friends with for a long part of my life,’” George recalled. “And that was deep to me. We knew each other, but we didn’t know each other on that level yet. And for him to just open up to me, it felt right. … -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / July 23, 2024
“I think just taking the pressure off Joel,” George said. “I think I can kind of help him get through a season healthy. And again, it’s just not putting so much pressure on him. Regardless of how good you feel, I think pressure causes a lot of injuries as well, and you think you have to get overplayed, you have to touch every possession, that kind of just wears you down, especially for how physical he is. “So that’s the key. Everybody do their part, make sure we’re working on our bodies, and that we don’t just put that pressure on one individual to go out and win games for us.” -via ESPN / July 23, 2024