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Paul George Makes 76ers Debut Against Durant, Suns as NBA Fans Hype Veteran's Impact | News, results, highlights, statistics and rumors

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Veteran forward Paul George made his season debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night as they took on the Phoenix Suns.

After struggling to find the bottom of the net in the first quarter, George knocked down a corner three-pointer early in the second quarter off an assist from Tyrese Maxey.

George missed the 76ers' first five games of the season after suffering a sprained knee injury in his second preseason game with the team.

Fans have yet to see the highly anticipated duo of George and Joel Embiid, as the big man is notably absent this season.

During George's short-lived preseason appearance, he led the 76ers with 16 points in both games while shooting 55 percent from the field and 50 percent from long range.

George declined his player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he spent five years and became a free agent before signing a four-year, $211,584,940 contract with Philadelphia.

Fans were excited for George's debut alongside rising star Maxey, and after shaking off some rust, he didn't disappoint.

Hoagie info @Hoagie Mobile

Paul George is rusty but he's so good lol

Paul Hudrick @Paul Hudrick

Paul George's gravity alone made the Sixers look like a competent NBA team. Dude didn't even score a point, but he got the Sixers right back into the game.

𝚕𝚌 🏀 @lc_philadelphia

The mentality that changes with Paul George playing in this team, even when he's not on the pitch, is really significant. The team makes its three-pointers and rushes.

Price 🦅 @GhostflowerMG

It's truly crazy how Paul George can make the Sixers' offense so much more fluid and effective.
That's why we signed this man pic.twitter.com/B3FL8kyKj6

Prezđź’Š ' @President Embiid

It looks like Paul George has settled in. Just his presence on the field puts a strain on the entire defense. They were able to generate some solid offense in the second quarter and bounce back great after a difficult start

Brave hater @philliesBalls

Paul George is a Philadelphia hero

Jawn Gonzalez @John González

Oh, I forgot, Paul George is really good at basketball

Connor Thomas @ConnorThomas975

Paul George simply fills the right space on both sides of the floor. And that’s without Embiid, who is as serious as anyone in the NBA. Impressive.

the Ginga @SirGingaa

Paul George is going to be so good next to Embiid, I can't wait to see it

George and the 76ers are at the start of a three-game road trip.

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