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Get to know Paul George, other new Sixers through the reporters who covered them

by Gina Mizell
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Paul George: What do you know about his current mindset?

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Andrew Greif, LA Times: I think Paul knows he’s a divisive player among fans ... at least at the time we spoke about his legacy, it was clear he thought winning [a title] would be an accomplishment with which no one could argue. Read more.

Caleb Martin: What makes Martin the ultimate role player?

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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald: He can play with the ball in his hands if needed, or he can find a way to make a big impact without touching the ball much. That’s because Martin can play as a spot-up shooter and cutter. Read more.

Andre Drummond: How'd he shift from starter to role player?

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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune: Drummond sees himself as a starter, a fact he readily vocalized last season. This hasn’t been a bad thing. Drummond is driven by his desire to regain a starting role. Read more.

Eric Gordon: What makes him a quality teammate?

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Kellan Olson, Arizona Sports 98.7 FM: Gravity and forcing defenses to shift. Luckily for Sixers fans, Joel Embiid makes all that happen better than anyone. And then there’s Tyrese Maxey off the bounce, and that Paul George guy. Read more.

Reggie Jackson: When is he at his best as far as play style?

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Chris Dempsey, Altitude Sports: As a backup ballhandler, where there isn’t pressure to score every night, is ideal. Jackson has said he knows his big-minute days are behind him, but he has a lot of value as a reserve point guard. Read more.