Former Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George comes in ranked as the 17th-best small forward in the history of the game.

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey expressed his belief this week that the organization's acquisition of Jaylen Brown from the Boston Celtics was the move that convinced LeBron James to sign with the Sixers in free agency.

Unlike other free agents, James took a veteran's minimum contract, meaning any NBA team could have signed him. James joins a roster that includes Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey, and an often-injured Joel Embiid. The success of the team will likely depend on ...

With that being said, ever since the trade, Brown has dealt with a lot of weird criticism, as many have attacked his character. He addressed those critics, and he has a supporter in 2-time champion Rajon Rondo, as it appears Philadelphia will receive a motivated star in the upcoming season:

PHILADELPHIA — The Celtics shook the basketball world when they shipped their longest-tenured player in Jaylen Brown to the rival 76ers. While Brown was deep in trade rumors, Philadelphia wasn’t viewed as a potential landing spot.

Philadelphia 76ers general manager Mike Gansey admitted that the Boston Celtics were aggressive in their Jaylen Brown trade negotiations.

Following the blockbuster trade of Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and a package of draft picks, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla discussed the inevitable comparisons that will be made between the two players.