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Paul George made his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers, starting in Monday night's 110-108 win over the LA Clippers. George, who last played in April of last season, played 21 minutes and scored nine points. George spent five seasons with the Clippers, so the game was a homecoming of sorts. George, 35, is a Palmdale, California, native. George, who signed a four-year deal with the 76ers in the summer of 2024, played just 41 games last season and underwent knee surgery this July. He averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists before missing the last six weeks of the season with injury. A nine-time All-Star, George is joining a 76ers team that is 7-5 and spearheaded by Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Former MVP Joel Embiid's usage and availability are being monitored, as he has played in just six games and is averaging 23.3 minutes. It appears likely that George will also have his playing time managed in some form.
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