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Los Angeles may have represented George's storybook ending. But, his eyes are focused on a new relationship that has taken him across the country to Philadelphia, far away from home.

Matvei Michkov officially landed in the United States on Tuesday. His tangible arrival brings a feeling of new hope to the Flyers new era.

While the rest of the league was worried about keeping itself away from the straight jacket that is the second apron, Maxey's patience had the Sixers in position to create a big three with cap space left over to add to the roster.

All eyes will be on Philadelphia this summer.

Philadelphia is in win-now mode.

Sure, you may be able to strike on a few valuable free agents and address some of the shortcomings of an Embiid-Mitchell-Maxey foundation this summer. But, given the long-term financial constraints, the Sixers would find themselves back in a position where they have more holes than plugs to fill them in just a few years.

The pressure is on.

Shameful or prideful, win or lose, no season ends without reflection. Here are 10 takes from the way the 2023-24 Sixers' season came to an end.

The canvas is as blank as it'll ever be, and that means the pressure is on Morey to deliver.

Even after yet another early playoff exit, Embiid is keeping his mind open. Largely because of his belief in Maxey.