Sat Apr 19 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Sixers Stars Vow to Bounce Back After Disastrous Season
**Philadelphia, PA** – The Philadelphia 76ers concluded a historically disappointing 2024-25 season with a 122-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls, finishing with a franchise-low 24 wins. Despite the abysmal campaign, stars Paul George and Tyrese Maxey expressed confidence in the team’s ability to contend for a championship in the future.
“I do think so,” George stated, emphasizing the team’s potential with added young talent. Maxey echoed this sentiment, declaring, “The only way we can go from here is up.”
The Sixers’ struggles were multifaceted. George, who signed a four-year, $212 million max contract last summer, played in only 41 games due to injuries and saw his scoring average plummet to a decade-low 16.2 points per game. He cited numerous on and off-court adversities, including previously undiagnosed injuries, as contributing factors to his difficult season.
Maxey, despite a scoring increase to 26.3 points per game, experienced a significant dip in shooting percentages. He, too, was sidelined late in the season with a finger injury. Both players highlighted the lack of consistent lineups and the impact of injuries on the team’s performance. The absence of Joel Embiid, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, further hampered the team’s success. The three stars played together for a meager 294 minutes all season.
The Sixers’ dismal 5-31 record over their final 36 games may inadvertently benefit the team, potentially allowing them to retain their top-six-protected first-round draft pick, offering a chance to add a high-potential player like Cooper Flagg.
Despite the setbacks, Maxey and George remain optimistic. They emphasized the need for dedicated offseason work, focusing on improved team cohesion and individual development to overcome this season’s challenges. The team’s success next season hinges not only on the draft but also on the full recovery of Embiid and the collective effort of the entire roster. The 2024-25 season was undeniably a low point, but the Sixers’ stars are determined to make a significant comeback.
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