Paul George Gets Destroyed On Social Media For Poor Showing In 76ers-Magic Game

Paul George had a tough game against the Magic.

Nov 15, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23)in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images / Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Orlando Magic by a score of 98-86 in Florida.

They are now just 2-10 in their first 12 games, which has them as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference.

final. @cryptocom pic.twitter.com/wsXKgxE3qJ

— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 16, 2024

Paul George finished with 13 points, four rebounds, five assists and four steals while shooting 4/15 from the field and 3/9 from the three-point range in 36 minutes of playing time.

Many fans reacted to his performance.

@TrillBroDude: "The Sixers acquired a star this offseason and also signed Paul George"

The Sixers acquired a star this offseason and also signed Paul George

— Subscribe to the You Know Ball Patreon (@TrillBroDude) November 16, 2024

@HoopsReference: "I dont care if i sound like i’m being a prisoner of the moment, Jared McCain is a better basketball player than Paul George in 2024."

I dont care if i sound like i’m being a prisoner of the moment, Jared McCain is a better basketball player than Paul George in 2024.

— Hoops Reference (@HoopsReference) November 16, 2024

@key_chaotic: "Paul George it’s time we talk about retirement my boy."

Paul George it’s time we talk about retirement my boy.

— KT ✨ (@key_chaotic) November 16, 2024

@hooparj: "I don’t understand what their thought process was when deciding to give Paul George a max after not giving it to James a year prior. Paul George has never been better than Harden."

I don’t understand what their thought process was when deciding to give Paul George a max after not giving it to James a year prior. Paul George has never been better than Harden.

— arj (@hooparj) November 16, 2024

@MagicHenryP: "RT if your team didn’t overpay and ruin your roster by giving a washed 35yo Paul George $200mil"

RT if your team didn’t overpay and ruin your roster by giving a washed 35yo Paul George $200mil

— Henry Payton (@MagicHenryP) November 16, 2024

Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer: "Sixers forward Paul George has shot a combined 17-for-28 against the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. In his other four games, the perennial All-Star shot 18-for-58 - including 5 of 31 on three-pointers."

Sixers forward Paul George has shot a combined 17-for-28 against the Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks. In his other four games, the perennial All-Star shot 18-for-58 - including 5 of 31 on three-pointers.

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) November 16, 2024

The 76ers will play their next game on Monday evening when they visit the Miami Heat in Florida.

George is in his 15th NBA season.

He has also spent time with the Thunder, Pacers and Clippers.