Tyrese Maxey sang the praises of Paul George in his post-game interview following the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Charlotte Hornets. Maxey also highlighted George’s resilience and toughness, particularly in light of the injuries he has faced. Despite struggling with consistency due to these setbacks, PG13 has shown remarkable determination and perseverance.
Furthermore, Tyrese Maxey commended Paul George‘s significant contributions to the team, despite being a recent addition to the roster. He marveled at his exceptional skills, acknowledging that he has been impressive from the start.
Paul’s good. I think he’s finally getting comfortable, rhythm, it’s hard man. New team, new system.
Tyrese Maxey said
“Paul’s (George) good. I think he’s finally getting comfortable, rhythm, it’s hard man. New team, new system, guys in and out, he was in and out. He’s been resilient.”
Tyrese Maxey on Paul George’s impact on him and the 76ers. pic.twitter.com/OSLHWpXFMe
— Jerry Donatien (@JerryDonatien) December 17, 2024
Tyrese Maxey and Paul George led the Philadelphia 76ers to victory winning the game 121-108 in their last game on the road against the Charlotte Hornets with Joel Embiid sidelined due to injury. Maxey had an impressive night with 40 points, five rebounds and five assists with George having 33 points and five assists with eight rebounds as well.
The 76ers are currently sitting in the 12th seed of the Eastern Conference. With another game against the Hornets, but this time at home, the 76ers will be looking to extend their streak.
Paul George grabs a new milestone in the league
In the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent win over the Charlotte Hornets, George had an impressive night during the Hornets game with a season high of 33 points. Paul George also achieved a significant milestone by moving into the top 10 of the NBA’s all-time three-point leaderboard. This accomplishment was made possible by surpassing Jason Terry, a former standout player for the Dallas Mavericks.
Congrats to @Yg_Trece of the @sixers for moving into 10th on the all-time THREES MADE list! pic.twitter.com/RQQtVpPlKW
— NBA (@NBA) December 17, 2024
George expressed his gratitude and humility in response to this achievement, mentioning that being ranked alongside some of the greatest shooters in NBA history means everything to him. He acknowledged the hard work and dedication required to reach this milestone and vowed to continue striving for excellence in order to further climb the ranks.
George now has the opportunity to continue climbing the ranks, with his sights set on surpassing Vince Carter, a legendary shooter who accumulated 2,290 three-pointers throughout his career. With Carter and Terry both retired, George has a chance to solidify his position in the top 10.
Stay Updated!
Join our newsletter to receive exclusive updates and curated insights directly to your inbox.
