There seems to be no end to the injury struggles of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2024-25 NBA season. After losing out on their star players like Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Paul George, they have performed poorly this season. However, George made a return to the Sixers’ lineup lately, only to get injured again.
The Sixers played their most recent matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, George left the Sixers’ game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter due to hyperextension of his left knee. The injury occurred on the same leg that kept George out of action at the beginning of the regular season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
This has left the Sixers fans frustrated, taking to socials to vent their anger and emotions. One fan wrote on X, “212 million down the drain, at least he has a decent podcast.” Despite playing in just seven games so far this season, George averages 16.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game in his debut campaign in Philadelphia.
Paul George hyperextended the same left knee just over one month ago. https://t.co/hWs727gynD
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2024
212 million down the drain, at least he has a decent podcast https://t.co/omuDzdtoZ3
— Bukhari👁ISOLATION ✯🕋 (@bukthegoat) November 21, 2024
His preseason knee ailment has caused him to miss a few games in the first month of the season. Now, the same issue persists. He has failed to remain healthy. This comes after signing a whopping $212 million deal to sign with the Sixers during the off-season. It now remains to be seen how and when George returns to NBA action with the Sixers.
Fans left frustrated with Paul George’s knee injury update
Shortly after halftime on Wednesday night, Paul George departed the game due to an injury. The nine-time All-Star appeared to turn his right knee after landing awkwardly after going up for a routine rebound. Before going to the visitors’ locker room, he hobbled in discomfort right away and requested to be substituted.
Many fans were left annoyed by George’s recent injury update. They took to various social media apps to voice their opinions regarding this current situation. One fan wrote on X, “Damn, have a good retirement PG” while another fan wrote on X, “Career is over.” Check out some of the reactions below:
damn, have a good retirement PG
— KingCharge (@KingCharge) November 21, 2024
Career is over
— Nathan (@LaymanLegacy) November 21, 2024
he can’t catch a break
— desire (@dgsire) November 21, 2024
Body is breaking down on him
— NBA Slime (@TerryFranconia) November 21, 2024
Bro needs to fix them knees
— joegrower420.eth 🌱 (@joegrower420) November 21, 2024
My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined
— Dokwhart (@Dokwhart) November 21, 2024
Philly fans rn pic.twitter.com/DhK7SwER7q
— Saadiq (@3Diqq) November 21, 2024
It’s widely known that the Sixers have had a dismal start to the season. Going into Wednesday, they were tied for the league’s lowest record (2-11). Injuries to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and George—the team’s key trio—have played a significant role in that. They have struggled to cope with the league’s competitiveness due to a lack of star power on their side.
