Urgent.News

600+ sources. One page. See who else covered it.

Editions

Culture

Former Sixers star ranked No. 17 small forward in NBA history

Former Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George comes in ranked as the 17th-best small forward in the history of the game.

Paul George, a former star forward for the Philadelphia 76ers, has been ranked No. 17 among small forwards in NBA history by HoopsHype. Despite the Sixers' initial hopes being dashed during his two seasons with the team, George still managed to put up impressive numbers. He averaged 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game, shooting 43.4% from the field and 37.5% from beyond the arc.

After being traded to the Boston Celtics in July, his performance wasn't as impactful, but he still provided valuable guidance to rookie VJ Edgecombe. Overall, Paul George has had a remarkable career, and his ranking of No. 17 suggests that he could climb even higher on the list if he overcomes his injury issues. George is a tenacious two-way player, capable of scoring from three, the midrange, and around the rim.

His impressive career statistics include 20.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game across 16 seasons in the league. He has been an 9-time All-Star, a four-time All-Defensive Team member, and a six-time All-NBA Team selection.

Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — it may contain errors, so check the original before relying on it.

Read the original at sports.yahoo.com →

More in Culture

What Happens If Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty? Possible Outcomes Explained

Mangione, 28, accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could plead guilty in his federal case on Friday.

  • A guilty plea by Luigi Mangione would avoid a federal trial.
  • His attorneys may seek dismissal of the state case under double jeopardy law.
  • Guilty plea could result in life imprisonment for both federal and state charges.