Throw in the fact that there are so many new faces on the roster and the 1-4 start does make some sense for this group. With George set to finally make his Sixers debut on Monday in Phoenix against the Suns, he had some words of wisdom for the slow start.

After another loss and a whole lot more controversy, the Sixers traveled to the West Coast for a three-game road trip -- beginning with a Monday night battle against the 5-1 Phoenix Suns. The headliner: the season debut of nine-time All-Star Paul George, who suited up donning a Sixers uniform for the first time in a regular season game.

The Philadelphia 76ers will have to wait a few more days to see their star acquisition in meaningful competition. According to NBA Insider Chris Haynes, Paul George will be sidelined for at least the Sixers’ current two-game road trip,