Philadelphia 76ers Star Drastically Falls Down NBA Top 100 List

There were championship hopes when Paul George first signed with the Philadelphia 76ers last July, but Philadelphia’s newest star couldn’t lead them to a playoff appearance. Injuries limited the 35-year-old forward to 41 games, averaging 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.

Should the nine-time All-Star remain a focal point of the 76ers core? The Ringer’s latest Top 100 NBA players list positions George at No. 90. 

“There were signs last year that George’s game was starting to show the wear and tear of his injury-marred Clippers era—namely, a noticeable lack of aggression in getting to the basket—but that was offset by career-best shooting efficiency. But this season, with Embiid persistently (and often mysteriously) absent and the Sixers forced to rely on a supporting cast of veteran minimums and young fliers, George’s flaws were exposed. To be fair, George was thrust into some difficult circumstances, including having to play backup center for a spell, but Philly needed its max player to perform like it, and the nine-time All-Star simply didn’t deliver. And if that weren’t enough, his unique brand of commentary only made the groans induced by his play more guttural.”