Paul George has signed a multi-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after declining his player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, forming a new 'Big Three' with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. George nearly teamed up with Kawhi Leonard in Toronto before joining him at the Clippers, but he left Los Angeles due to a lack of a no-trade clause in his new contract. Leonard expressed no hard feelings during a Team USA press conference. George will wear No. 8 to honor his idol, Kobe Bryant, as his traditional No. 13 is retired in Philadelphia for Wilt Chamberlain. This move provides George with a fresh start and an arguably better chance at an NBA championship. The Sixers are now seen as strong contenders in the Eastern Conference, aiming to overcome their playoff hurdles.