Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George gets real about the Charlotte Hornets' lack of winning. Learn more about what the 76ers star said about the Eastern Conference team.
Paul George Mocks the Charlotte Hornets' Lack of Winning Culture originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
When it was time for Paul George to decide where he would take his talents after his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers. Teaming up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, the nine-time All-Star saw it as a chance to contend for the NBA championship.
In the latest episode of his show, "Podcast P with Paul George," the 76ers forward welcomed former NBA star Baron Davis. Davis spent the first three years of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, a franchise the two discussed. He even represented the organization in his third year when he made the All-Star team.
In all three seasons with the Hornets, Davis led the franchise to the postseason. He was the No. 1 guy for the organization in his final year and had help from Jamal Mashburn. However, Charlotte isn't as successful as before. Even with star guard LaMelo Ball, the team is yet to make a playoff appearance since 2016.
While talking about the Hornets, George shared his thoughts about the franchise. According to him, it's not a place he'd want to sign with if he were a free agent. Not because it's a small market team, but because they haven't been successful over the years.
"Listen, if I'm in free agency, I'm not picking Charlotte, just because there's no winning culture there alone," George said.
"Regardless, Charlotte is an amazing city, would love to play for it because of the city, like I could see myself living there, but in terms of a basketball standpoint? I'm not going, my career's over with if I go there."
Since being part of the league as an expansion team in 1988, the Hornets haven't made an appearance in the conference finals. The team's four trips to the second round of the playoffs were its deepest run. Additionally, the franchise has only made the postseason 10 times.
Fortunately for the 76ers, George thinks they have a chance at leading him to the coveted Larry O'Brien trophy.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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