As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season , head coach Nick Nurse is calling on Paul George to serve not only as a contributor on the court but also as a mentor for the team's younger talent .

Speaking on the latest episode of PHLY Sports, Nurse emphasized the importance of veteran leadership during a transitional period for the franchise. With rookie VJ Edgecombe and second-year forward Justin Edwards in the fold, Nurse is urging established players — particularly George — to take a proactive role in guiding their development.

“Let’s start with the vets. First of all, I think that they are here, especially with so many young guys, in a capacity to teach, right?” Nurse said. “They need to teach these guys how to be pros, kind of some ins and outs of the league.

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