NBA Legend Charles Barkley Makes Intriguing Paul George Statement

NBA legend Charles Barkley spoke about new Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George.

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Paul George is coming off another efficient season with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The All-Star forward averaged 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.

Over the offseason, George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, which makes them one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA.

BREAKING: Free agent F Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. George committed in a meeting with Sixers officials and returns East to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of an NBA title. pic.twitter.com/pkCfGu3hyp

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Recently, 76ers legend Charles Barkley spoke about George on The Bill Simmons Podcast.

Barkley: "I think he has a huge advantage. He's only got to be the third best player on the team. That's a really huge advantage for Paul. Joel is the guy. Maxey is the second guy. Paul only has to be the third best player."

George has never been such a clear third option, which could make him an even more efficient player.

He will also take a lot of the pressure off of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.

That said, the biggest thing will be George and Embiid remaining healthy.

PAUL GEORGE FOR THE WIN 💥 pic.twitter.com/Szvi9nnPgd

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George has spent 14 seasons with the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers.

The nine-time NBA All-Star has career averages of 20.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 44.0% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range in 867 games.

PAUL GEORGE WILD ANKLE BREAKER 😱🤯 pic.twitter.com/53tkbzXTgw

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As for the 76ers, they finished the season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-35 record.

They lost to the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA playoffs.