JUST IN: Paul George finally speaks out about his decision to join the 76ers

Paul George shared his excitement in joining the 76ers and helping them compete for a championship.

Paul George has officially joined the Philadelphia 76ers, where he will wear jersey number 8 alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. In the announcement of his signing, George expressed excitement about joining the historic franchise and its passionate fan base. The deal reportedly spans four years and totals $212 million.

Previously with the Los Angeles Clippers for five years, George brings his skills as a top-tier three-point shooter, strong scorer, and versatile defender to Philadelphia. The team’s president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey, highlighted George’s elite abilities on both ends of the court and emphasized his fit with Embiid and Maxey.

George, known for his sharpshooting prowess, has averaged 3.1 three-pointers per game at a 39.7% shooting rate over the last five seasons, placing him among a select group of NBA players. His decision to wear jersey number 8 in Philadelphia marks a fresh start after his previous numbers were retired by the team for other NBA legends.

With George’s arrival and the addition of Caleb Martin and Kelly Oubre Jr., the 76ers are assembling a talented and athletic lineup around Embiid, positioning themselves as contenders in the NBA. Ownership is optimistic about George’s impact as they strive to deliver an NBA championship to Philadelphia fans.