Paul George Takes Massive Shot At 76ers: ‘We’ve Shown No Sign Of A Team That Will Compete’

NBA star Paul George took a massive shot at the Philadelphia 76ers after the team lost to the Chicago Bulls by 32 points at home. 

George said the Sixers have “shown to sign of a team that will compete.”

Paul George: “We’ve shown no sign of a team that will compete. We just don’t have the habits of a champion, or a playoff contending team, would have. To be honest, right now it’s a little far-fetched. All we can do is work hard and try to just keep going.” pic.twitter.com/UE6k1OaI9W

— Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) February 25, 2025

The Sixers are 20-37 on the season. They are in 12 place in the Eastern Conference standings.  

George has struggled in his first season with the Sixers after signing a lucrative four-year, $211 million contract with the franchise in July. The small forward is averaging 16.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists while shooting 43.2% from the field, 35.5% from beyond the arc and 81.3% from the free-throw line.

Some members of the Sixers wanted George traded at the NBA trade deadline, a league source told Hoops Wire. 

According to NBA reporter Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors were interested in trading for George at the deadline, but no deal took place. 

“Sources tell The Inquirer that the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors have expressed interest in acquiring George ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline,” Pompey wrote. “The Warriors came close to acquiring him from the Los Angeles Clippers via a sign-and-trade before the free-agency period began. Even though sources said the Sixers are gagging at the interest, the belief around the league is he’ll only get moved for a home-run deal.”

George’s best basketball is behind him. He turns 35 in May and has a history of lower body injuries. 

The swingman is currently dealing with an extensor tendon injury in his left pinky finger.

“It’s tough,” George said. “The pain pretty much went down, but little things like ball-handling, catching it, going left at moments. Like there’s a couple plays tonight where it bobbled a bit because I got to essentially play like this all game. So you know, it’s frustrating, but it is what it is.”