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Why Philadelphia was willing to wait for Paul George
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07/02/2024 11:01 AM
The Sixers' first attempt to land George came a year ago. Since then, they watched as the Knicks and Warriors tried to pry him from LA. They monitored the fruitless negotiations with the Clippers. Then, finally, came a meeting Sunday night.