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Watch: Paul George gets schooled by random fan in China exhibition game

Paul George is among a stacked field participating in Yao Ming's Hong Kong charity game, competing alongside Jimmy Butler, James Harden and Kyle Kuzma. In the game, a clip from the Overtime Instagram account showed George struggling in the charity game.

He called for an isolation play versus a defender. The defender, who is currently unknown, cut off George's dribble on the isolation, forcing a turnover while defending the nine-time NBA All-Star.

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Though the play resulted in a steal for the opposing team, fans were quick to defend the NBA superstar, pointing out Paul George's team was leading by 30 points at the time of the play.

The star-studded roster packed the stands in a unique opportunity for NBA fans from China to get an up-close look at some of the league's best.

George and Harden reunited in the game after playing last season together for the Los Angeles Clippers before George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.

Paul George looking for title run with Philadelphia 76ers in 2024-25

Yao Ming's charity game is a good opportunity for Paul George to get ready for training camp with the 76ers after signing a max deal with the team over the summer.

To this point in his career, George has accomplished nearly everything a player can, building up his Hall of Fame-caliber resume.

In his 14-year career, George has made nine NBA All-Star appearances, six All-NBA teams, four NBA All-Defensive teams and made a compelling case to win the 2018-19 NBA MVP award, finishing third in the voting.

The only thing to evade George to this point is an NBA championship. He has appeared in numerous Conference finals series but never an NBA Final. Teaming up with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia may be his best shot to secure a championship.

Entering the season, George's Sixers squad boasts the eighth-highest title odds in the NBA, the fourth-best among Eastern Conference teams.

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