Paul George is not interested in rookie hazing for the Philadelphia 76ers’ 16th pick from the 2024 NBA Draft, Jared McCain.
The nine-time All-Star brought his new teammate on his “Podcast P” show on Wednesday and shared his simple duties for the rookie guard.
” [1:05:38] I’m simple, carry my PlayStation, man we’re good,” Paul George said. “We get into town, man, just drop my PlayStation off at the door, go on about your business.”
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McCain was a good sport about his rookie duties and told George he wouldn’t mind if he was asked to get some food for him and other veteran teammates.
“I’m good with that,” McCain said. “I’m fine with picking up coffee, donuts, food. It’s the one where they put like popcorn in your car, I’d be a little sick about that.”
“That’s the rookies that don’t listen,” George reassured. “I don’t personally do it. I’ve been on teams where rookies got some bad treatment cause they don’t listen.”
The newest Sixers players appear to be developing good chemistry early and are both looking forward to the upcoming season.
Paul George, Jared McCain praise Duke freshman superstar on podcast
In the same interview, Paul George had high praise for one of the top incoming freshmen in college basketball.
Cooper Flagg is set to start his rookie season at Duke after a legendary high school career capped off by a strong senior campaign at Montverde Academy.
Flagg is already garnering attention as the presumed top pick in the 2025 NBA draft, with some viewing him in the same regard as Victor Wembanyama when he was a prospect from France.
George compared Flagg to Michael Beasley as prospects and highlighted the similarities between their games.
“[59:19] He’s nice. Talk about, like, a well-rounded player,” George said. “He’s kind of got a little Michael Beasley. At that size, can score, can play-make, super talented, just a game-changer.”
While his NBA career may not have lived up to the billing, Michael Beasley was regarded as one of the most unique and talented prospects with his guard-like skill set and can also play both forward positions.
What separates Flagg is today’s NBA landscape as organizations can run their offenses through rookies and wings — two things that hindered Beasley when he entered the league out of Kansas State.
Cooper Flagg fits the mold that NBA teams are looking for with the rise of frontcourt playmakers over the last few years.
