NBA Fans React To Paul George Philadelphia 76ers Debut

Paul George made his 76ers debut against the Timberwolves.

Oct 11, 2024; Des Moines, Iowa, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) defends Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) at Wells Fargo Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images / Reese Strickland-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Paul George finished with 23 points.

Paul George put forth a strong outing in his @sixers debut!

23 PTS (53.3 FG%)
6 REB
4 3PM pic.twitter.com/gCsyKpB3iz

— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2024

On Friday evening, the Philadelphia 76ers are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Iowa for their first preseason game.

All-Star forward Paul George made his 76ers debut and was excellent to start the first half.

Via StatMuse: "Paul George in the first half:

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

Showing out in his Sixers debut."

Paul George in the first half:

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

Showing out in his Sixers debut. pic.twitter.com/F8w0vdP3lh

— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 12, 2024

Many fans reacted on social media.

@jmoreno76ers: "With Paul George getting up there in age, I wonder how his shot creation off the bounce would look. This is an encouraging sign."

With Paul George getting up there in age, I wonder how his shot creation off the bounce would look. This is an encouraging sign. #Sixerspic.twitter.com/Jn2jDAGfL8

— Jacob Moreno (@jmoreno76ers) October 12, 2024

@DHurricanes2002: "Paul George is a problem in the east."

Paul George is a problem in the east.

— Durham Hurricanes (@DHurricanes2002) October 12, 2024

@EmbiidJoell: "Omg bruh Paul George finished tough over two defenders.

This bum Tobias couldn’t finish strong at LA fitness 😭😭😭"

Omg bruh Paul George finished tough over two defenders.

This bum Tobias couldn’t finish strong at LA fitness 😭😭😭

— 𝕓𝕦𝕜𝕒𝕪𝕠 𝕖𝕞𝕓𝕚𝕚𝕕 (@EmbiidJoell) October 12, 2024

@ClipsIverson: "Maturing is realizing Paul George was never the problem"

Maturing is realizing Paul George was never the problem pic.twitter.com/yNjQ9X9ZWs

— clips🛸 (@ClipsIverson) October 12, 2024

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

I don’t think people realize just how big of a deal it is that the Sixers replaced Tobias Harris with Paul George

— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) October 11, 2024

@Big_Prison_Mike: "GUYS WE HAVE PAUL GEORGE, TYRESE MAXEY AND JOEL EMBIID ON THE SAME TEAM. GUYS."

GUYS WE HAVE PAUL GEORGE, TYRESE MAXEY AND JOEL EMBIID ON THE SAME TEAM. GUYS.

— Prison Mike (Bona Believer) (@Big_Prison_Mike) October 12, 2024

@AidanLaPorta69: "Paul George’s game is sooooo smooth. I could legit watch this all day"

Paul George’s game is sooooo smooth. I could legit watch this all day pic.twitter.com/LZ1HoJOhhI

— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) October 12, 2024

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 the three-point range in 74 games.

He is going into 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 up the regular season on October 23 when they host the Milwaukee Bucks.