As a 34-year-old in his 15th NBA season, Paul George realizes his championship window is starting to close. That’s why he acknowledges that his first season with the 76ers has been frustrating and underachieving because of injuries to key players,

As George heads into the 2024-25 season--his first with the Sixers--he will be looking to help get them over the hump in the Eastern Conference. HoopsHype ranked the top 100 players in the NBA with George coming in ranked No. 27 on the list:

Where does the Big 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers rank among the top 100 players in the league for the 2024-25 season?

As the Philadelphia 76ers eye a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament, each game is critical. On Monday night, the Sixers are looking to form a trend of winning with a matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on deck.

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George are banged up with injuries. But they will still lead the 76ers for the time being.

The NBA's player participation policy is likely why the Sixers haven't shut down Paul George and/or Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of a full-scale tank yet.