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Former Sixers Guard Makes Statement on Paul George Signing

Former Philadelphia 76ers veteran Patrick Beverley issued his thoughts on the Paul George signing.

Justin Grasso

Jun 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) and Patrick Beverley (21) against the Phoenix Suns in game five of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 28, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Paul George (13) and Patrick Beverley (21) against the Phoenix Suns in game five of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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The Philadelphia 76ers executed their Plan A in free agency by signing LA Clippers star, Paul George.

Former 76er and Clipper Patrick Beverley took to social media to offer his thoughts on the switch.

Pat Bev brought the situation some positivity.

Beverley didn’t spend a long time in Philly playing for the 76ers, but he instantly felt a strong connection with the City of Brotherly Love.

With his outspoken ways, high motor, and defensive toughness, Beverley’s short stint was appreciated by Philly fans. Unfortunately, his time with the team was cut short after 47 games.

At the 2024 trade deadline, the Sixers made a series of moves, which included Beverley getting sent to the Milwaukee Bucks. While the deal motivated Beverley in games against the Sixers, he made it clear that he didn’t have any hard feelings towards the organization as a whole and the city itself.

Now, he’s happy to see the Sixers land free agency’s biggest star this summer.

Beverley was with the Clippers when they formed the star duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. For two seasons, Beverley played alongside George before getting shipped over to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Sixers become George’s fourth team since he entered the NBA in 2010. Last year, he averaged 23 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 74 outings. The star wing drained a career-high 47 percent of his shots from the field, and knocked down threes at a 41 percent clip.

He links with the Sixers’ All-Star duo of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Meanwhile, Beverley is searching for his next situation, as his one-year deal runs out.

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Justin Grasso

JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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