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Joel Embiid seemingly recruits Paul George on live TV at the NBA Finals

The Celtics are about to win the NBA Finals. Who cares?

The most important thing to happen ahead of Game 4 was Joel Embiid popping on NBA Countdown on ESPN — seated next to potential free-agent-to-be Paul George.

Impromptu guest dropping by NBA Countdown… next! pic.twitter.com/0LXtX3T2vn

— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) June 15, 2024

Social media was abuzz as soon as that picture went live. George, a nine-time All-Star, has a player option with the Clippers for the 2024-25 season. If he declines that option, he’ll hit free agency.