NBA Legend Kevin Garnett Makes Bold Paul George Statement

Kevin Garnett spoke about new 76ers star Paul George.

Dec 6, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) reacts after the game against the Denver Nuggets at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Paul George is one of the best players in the NBA and is coming off a season where he made his ninth All-Star Game.

The former Fresno State star 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 made the decision to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers (after five years with the Los Angeles Clippers).

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, NBA legend Kevin Garnett made a bold statement about George (via KG: Certified).

Garnett: "I think PG is going to be better in the east than he was in the west. A lot slower pace over here on the east. Having new, fresh beginnings. I'm sure he's hearing all the rumblings and the echoes just coming from the Clipper locker room."

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George has been able to put up huge numbers over his 14-year career.

That said, he has been unable to reach the NBA Finals.

Despite the excellent roster the Clippers had, they only made the Western Conference finals one time in five seasons.

Dec 16, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) moves the ball against New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports / Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The 76ers will be George's fourth team, as he has also spent time with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers (in addition to the Clippers).

His career averages are 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 regular season games.

He has also appeared in 114 NBA playoff games.