With the first and second options occupied by Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid on the Philadelphia 76ers, Carmelo Anthony labeled Paul George as the best third option in the NBA. This is evidently the epitome of blasphemy, as George may once have been a superstar and an elite second option who led the LA Clippers to their first-ever Western Conference Finals, but in 2025-26, he has regressed with age.
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Furthermore, George is clearly highly regarded by Anthony.