George’s health is the season’s fulcrum; after a limited first Sixers year and ongoing surgeries, projections swing between premium scoring when healthy and missed time when issues flare. His ranking at No. 6 at his position contrasts with strenuous skepticism from Teague, underscoring the volatility of a lineup built around him and Embiid.

George arrives as a high-impact scorer and two-way contributor, but his own knee surgery and prior issues temper the immediate impact. If healthy, he complements Maxey and Embiid, boosting offense and defensive versatility, though early-season absence could mute early-season projections.

George surfaced in talk as the star who could pivot to Philadelphia, underscoring the volatility of high-salary moves in a new CBA era. His future on a potential 76ers roster would keep him in elite usage territory, though uncertainty around team structure and health looms for fantasy rosters.

George’s knee procedure and age raise doubt about All-Star-level output. If he returns near form, he adds versatile scoring and secondary playmaking to the offense; health remains the main gating factor.

George drops to 81 after a nightmare season, with knee surgery and a reduced offensive role behind Embiid and Maxey, raising questions about how far a once-elite fantasy asset can rebound.