NBA fans react to Paul George’s debut with the Philadelphia 76ers

UPDATE: Paul George finished with 23 points.

The Philadelphia 76ers will play their first preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Iowa on Friday evening.

All-Star forward Paul George made his 76ers debut and got off to an excellent start in the first half.

About StatMuse: “Paul George in the first half:

18 PTS
6 REB
6-12 FG
4-8 3P

Looked good in his Sixers debut.

Many fans reacted on social media.

@jmoreno76ers: “As Paul George gets older, I wonder what his shot creation would look like off the bounce. This is an encouraging sign.”

@DHurricanes2002: “Paul George is a problem in the East.”

@EmbiidJoell: “Omg bruh, Paul George went tough against two defenders.

That bum Tobias couldn’t do well at LA Fitness 😭😭😭”

@ClipsIverson: “Maturation means realizing that Paul George was never the problem”

Josh Reynolds: “I don’t think people realize how big of a deal it is that the Sixers replaced Tobias Harris with Paul George.”

@Big_Prison_Mike: “Guys, we have Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and Joel on the same team. People.”

@AidanLaPorta69: “Paul George’s playing is sooooo fluid. I could watch this all day.”

George finished last season with averages of 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 41.3% from beyond the arc in 74 games Three-point range shot.

He is entering his 15th season in the NBA and has also spent time with the OKC Thunder, Los Angeles Clippers and Indiana Pacers.

The 76ers will open the regular season on October 23rd when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.