Trades are the silent architects of dynasties. They whisper promises or drop franchises into chaos. Just ask Boston. When they sent Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce to Brooklyn in 2013, it looked wild. But that deal built the bridge to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. The result? A title in 2024. Now, Paul George finds himself tangled in a new web of past trade talks. And suddenly, the Philadelphia 76ers fans are thinking a little louder than usual.

To be clear, Paul George may have never seen it coming, but his trades could shape the 2025 NBA Finals. In 2017, Indiana sent him to OKC for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. Then Sabonis turned into Tyrese Haliburton in 2022. Meanwhile, the Thunder flipped George in 2019 for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a mountain of picks. One became Jalen Williams. Now, both squads are thriving with a 2-0 lead against the Knicks and Timberwolves in their respective conference finals.

Funny how losing a star sometimes lights the path to something even bigger. But does this mean the LA Clippers could be in the Finals next season? Given how a Paul George trade has flipped the stories of teams in the long run. Well, that’s a possibility worth wrapping your head around. But for the Sixers fans, they have a plan, or rather, a suggestion for the franchise.

Philly fans have an idea for the 76ers about Paul George

The logic for the fans is simple, more like a hopeful outlook given PG-13’s history of trades and their impact. Thus, one of the fans said, “Time for 76ers.” Signed for a 4-year, $211 million contract with Philadelphia, Paul George had a lackluster debut season after leaving the Clippers in the summer of 2024. And fans have been asking the franchise if they would trade him to make space for sensible trades. Well, could this new fact about PG simplify the process? Maybe, who knows?

Meanwhile, someone on Reddit said, “A perfect road map for the 76ers.” PG could secure 16.2 ppg, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.2 assists after playing 41 games in the 2024-25 NBA season. Moreover, the hopes he brought with him faded away every time he wasn’t on the floor due to his knee injury. Therefore, call it an angry plea or eyes full of hope, the Sixers fans are eagerly finding ways to see their team in the playoffs soon. Who knows, there might be a next Haliburton or SGA around the corner?

“Maybe they call him ‘Playoff P’ because once you trade him away you’re guaranteed to have playoff success?” one of the fans inquired on X. Paul George seemed to have gotten the nickname for all the wrong reasons. Not for what he does in the playoffs, but for what happens after he leaves. Indiana, OKC, now maybe Philly—each time he goes, the real magic begins. So yes, the joke stings, but it hits differently now. Because history says trading PG might just punch your ticket to playoff glory.

“Sixer fans get ready🙏🏽,” someone commented. This hits like a prophecy wrapped in pain. Every time a team trades Paul George, playoff dreams seem to bloom. Indiana did it. So did OKC. Now, all eyes turn to Philly. Maybe the next chapter begins with a goodbye. Because history loves irony. And timing loves legends.

Lastly, someone mocked and commented, “Paul George on the next episode of Podcast P: ‘Does that mean I get a ring regardless of who wins?'”: