Paul George Fact Surfaces After John Wall’s Retirement

That same draft class featured many other fantastic players, such as DeMarcus Cousins, Gordon Hayward, Eric Bledsoe, and others. However, all of them are either just out of the league or have stepped away from the game of basketball entirely. The only exception is George, who is in line to compete in his 16th season in the league next year.

Paul George May Not Have a Lot Left in the Tank

After joining the 76ers last summer, many had high hopes for George with the team, with many expecting them to be championship contenders. However, things did not go according to plan.

The Fresno State alum appeared in just 41 games for Philadelphia, which was the third-lowest mark of his career. Furthermore, in those games, he averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals while shooting 43% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc.

Largely due to injuries they dealt with all season, especially to George and Joel Embiid, the 76ers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They will aim to make it back next season, but given his age and injury history, there are genuine concerns about George's future with the team.

The California native still has three years remaining on his four-year, $211.6 million contract. He will have a lot of time to turn things around, but whether he will physically be able to do so remains to be seen.

Regardless, George still provides value on the court when he plays, and there was a reason fans were excited about his decision to join the 76ers. Hopefully for him and the team, year two will look much better in Philadelphia.