After returning for the 76ers, Paul George has been ruled out again, leaving NBA fans stunned with the decision.

Paul George’s tenure in Philadelphia has been defined by injuries and cautious management. Signed to a four-year, $212 million deal in July 2024, he played just 41 games in his first season, averaging 16.

This is the biggest reason why Philadelphia needs George back. The Sixers are running Maxey into the ground, and they need George to take some of the playmaking pressure off his plate. To be clear, the Sixers don’t have much recourse besides playing Maxey big minutes.

Paul George made his season debut Monday night, starting for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.