Hall of Fame or Hall of ‘What Ifs’? That’s the question swirling around Paul George, a player whose talent is undeniable, but whose trophy case remains conspicuously bare. Nine All-Star nods, defensive accolades, a career etched in highlight reels—yet, the championship ring eludes him. Now, as injuries threaten to derail his Philadelphia super-team dream, the debate rages: can a legacy be cemented without a title? Or does the weight of ‘what could have been’ tip the scales against him?
The hopes were high for the missing accolade when PG landed with the Philadelphia 76ers, forming a star trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But the Sixers being plagued by injuries puts Goerge’s championship aspirations at risk once again. Amid such circumstances, fans seemed to be divided on his eligibility for Hall of Fame induction when the time comes. Case in point: the chat’s response during a live featuring Gilbert Arenas.
During the live, the chat was buzzing with doubts about Paul George’s Hall of Fame potential. But Gilbert Arenas wasn’t having it. Dismissing the skepticism, he made his stance clear. “It ain’t about what your feelings are. It’s about accolades, and his say first ballot.”
Chat is WRONG, Paul George is a 1st Ballot HOF pic.twitter.com/LZVTN4Rn4N
— Gil’s Arena (@GilsArenaShow) March 23, 2025
It’s a discussion that could go on forever—some believe George has done enough, while others argue he still has something to prove. But if you ask George, he’s not losing sleep over it. “I don’t know. I think I’m good with or without,” he had said on Podcast P, sounding at peace with whatever the future holds.
His achievements, however, speak for themselves. 9x All-Star. One All-NBA First Team selection. 5x All-NBA Third Team member. 4x All-Defensive Team honoree. But while his resume is stacked, there’s one thing missing—a championship. And it’s not as if Arenas hasn’t had his own moment of doubts on George.
But the discussion isn’t merely academic; it’s a battleground of opinions, where every accolade is weighed against the absence of a championship banner. Even in the digital era of Gilbert Arenas’ live streams, the chat rooms erupt with skepticism, challenging George’s Hall of Fame worthiness.
Gilbert Arenas’ take on what went wrong with George in his move to the Sixers
Arenas has never been one to sugarcoat his opinions, and when it came to Paul George’s move to the Philadelphia 76ers, he didn’t hold back. On paper, the Sixers looked like a powerhouse with former MVP Joel Embiid leading the charge alongside Tyrese Maxey and a nine-time All-Star in George. But as Philly fans know all too well, expectations don’t always translate to reality—especially when injuries take center stage.
Embiid barely made it past 19 games before being ruled out for the season, while George suited up for just 41 in his debut year with the team. The so-called Big Three of Embiid, George, and Maxey had just 14 games together, making it tough to build any chemistry. Yet, despite the setbacks, George has taken the most heat—not just for his play, but for hosting an in-season podcast that rubbed some the wrong way.
Arenas believes the downfall started before George even stepped on the court. “What went wrong? Preseason, maybe an emotional departure,” he said. “$160 million to lose in the Western Conference Finals or $212 million to not make the playoffs? When you start off with bad energy, it ends with bad energy.”
Did George make the right move? A question that will make all the difference when the question of Paul George’s HOF eligibility arrives.
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