NBA All-Star Paul George is expected to sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The free agent was unable to reach an agreement with the LA Clippers despite months of negotiations, and it appears his car collection is headed to Pennsylvania.
His deal includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, per ESPN.
“Paul is a tremendous talent and an elite player. We feel fortunate for the five years we spent with him,” the Clippers said in a statement.
“During that time, he went to three All-Star Games, made the most 3-point shots in franchise history and helped take the team to a place it had never been.
“His performances in Games 5 and 6 against Utah in 2021 will not be forgotten by anyone associated with the Clippers.
“We traded a lot to bring Paul and Kawhi together [Leonard]and in return, we had five seasons of contention.
“Even though we didn’t reach our ultimate goal, we appreciate the opportunities we had with Paul.”
George, 34, will join fellow All-Stars Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as the 76ers look to take on the NBA champion Boston Celtics.
It’s a formidable lineup for opposing teams, and George has an equally star-studded squad in his garage.
Check out his collection below.
Unlimited Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
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George worked as an ambassador for Jeep.
And he continues to represent the brand by driving his beloved Wrangler.
The SUV – worth around US$37,000 for a base model – can reach a top speed of 170 km/h.
It has a 3.6-liter V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque.
Land Rover Range Rover
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George bought the stunning white SUV for his then-fiancée Daniela Rajic, who he married two years ago in 2018.
The Mother’s Day gift would cost around US$93,000 – plus a little more for a card and flowers.
What does the new TV deal mean for the NBA?
By US Sun Assistant Sports Editor Damian Burchardt.
The new television rights deal promises to be a big win for NBA players.
The league is expected to more than double revenue from its media partners, pocketing around $6.9 billion per year, which will inevitably lead to a huge salary cap increase in 2025-26.
This will cause the value of players’ contracts to skyrocket.
Projected numbers suggest we could see the first $100 million per year deal being signed soon.
Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown is currently set to earn the highest single-season salary in NBA history, bringing in $65.1 million in 2028-29.
It seems like basketball fans would be on the losing side of the fight if the NBA and TNT actually split.
Inside the NBA is a unique sports entertainment program, as evidenced by ESPN’s continued failure to create its own version of the show in recent years.
The NBA won’t be the same without Kenny and Ernie trying to make sense of Shaq and Chuck’s endless fights every Tuesday night.
A roomy ride, its 3.0-liter V6 engine produces 355 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque.
With an eight-speed automatic transmission, it can reach 130 mph and go from 0 to 60 mph in just over six seconds.
Ferrari 458 Italy Spider
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George broke his leg in 2014 and found the ideal way to cheer himself up.
He bought a rare white Ferrari for the princely sum of $264,553 and joked that he could look at it even if he couldn’t press the pedal.
Sporting a 4.5-liter V8 engine, the 562-horsepower supercar has 398 pound-feet of torque.
With a top speed of 325 km/h and acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, it is the star of George’s collection.
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