Does Paul George make the Philadelphia 76ers the Boston Celtics biggest threat in the East?

Free agent small forward Paul George has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. The former Los Angeles Clippers swingman committed during a meeting with Sixers officials this week and will now return to the the NBA’s Eastern Conference to join star 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of an NBA title.

To talk it all over, CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning reacts to the move and discusses whether this makes the Sixers the biggest threat to the Boston Celtics in the East next season in terms of title contention.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what he had to say about the impact of PG13 to the Sixers.

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