The Philadelphia 76ers made a big splash in free agency this year by signing All-Star wing Paul George to a max contract. As a result, the team made NBA history by becoming the first team with three players with max contracts in the roster.
The Sixers’ decision to go all-in on their star-studded lineup is a clear sign of their commitment to championship aspirations. With the addition of George, the Sixers now boast a formidable Big Three of George, former MVP Joel Embiid, and point guard Tyrese Maxey. This trio is expected to provide the Sixers with a well-rounded and core that can play on both ends of the court.
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The Sixers’ willingness to break the bank for their star players have shown their determination to finally get over the hump in the playoffs. In recent years, the Joel Embiid-led team has consistently made the postseason but struggled to advance beyond the conference semifinals. The hope is that the combination of George, Embiid, and Maxey will be the catalyst for a deep postseason run and a potential championship.
The Sixers’ aggressive move in the offseason also sent a strong message to the rest of the league, particularly the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics. By securing the services of an elite two-way player like George, the Sixers have positioned themselves as a serious threat in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia 76ers Make NBA History By Having Three Max Contract Players At the Same Time
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Signing George to a max contract has made Philadelphia the first team in NBA history to have three players with substantial deals, as seen in a post shared by ClutchPoints on X.
For the first time in NBA history, three players on the same team — the Sixers — are on $200+ million contracts 🤯
💰Joel Embiid – $213M
💰Paul George – $212M
💰Tyrese Maxey – $204M pic.twitter.com/XrZCKngAQ9— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 2, 2024
The Sixers made a bold move by signing George to a massive four-year, $212 million contract. This deal, coupled with the recent five-year, $204 million extension for Maxey, has made Philadelphia the first team in NBA history to have at least three players on their roster with individual contracts worth $200 million or more.
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There’ll be a lot of expectations for this new Sixers core to succeed next season given how expensive their combined salaries are. With that amount of money being thrown out, it only makes sense for the trio to make it work in Philly.
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