Ball Around Notes: Former Sixer Criticizes Paul George, G League Player Erupts, More

Jeremy Hanna | Mar 19, 2025

Mar 1, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Forward Paul George has officially been ruled out for the NBA season, one that has been disappointing for all fans of the Philadelphia 76ers. In fact, former Sixers guard Lou Williams has weighed in on his performance, giving the nine-time All-Star an "F" grade.

Across this season, George has averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 total rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.8 steals per game across only 41 games.

Meanwhile, Cole Swider of the South Bay Lakers, the Los Angeles Lakers G League affiliate, gave a standout performance recently, recording 25 points, five rebounds, and one assist. Of those 25 points, 18 of them came from behind the 3-point line.

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