When he joined the team, Paul George shared his wish to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to win an NBA title. Surprisingly, before realizing his Clippers dream, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers with a four-year, $212 million contract this offseason due to Lil Dicky’s financial advice.
However, even before George’s move, NBA insider Bill Simmons revealed on the Bill Simmons podcast that the Clippers decided to trade him. According to Simmons, the team had concerns about Kawhi Leonard’s lingering knee issues, which played a role in their decision not to commit to George long-term.
“I actually think they knew Kawhi’s knees were fu****, and that’s why they didn’t want to give Paul George all that money. I think that, especially when you think like he goes to the Olympic team. They kind of gently sent him packing in a couple of days, and it’s like, ‘Yeah, Kawhi’s decided to drop out.’ They fu***** pushed his a** out,” Simmons said.
“Like they were, ‘We need 12 guys, and you cannot; you’re not in shape to play, and we don’t think you’re going to be healthy.’ It’s sad, but at the same time, he won a title and made a ton of money. We just never got to see it for an extended stretch with the Clippers,” he added.
Patrick Beverley Names Paul George in His Top 5 Shooting Guards
During a recent episode of the Pat Bev Podcast, former NBA star Patrick Beverley was asked to name his top five shooting guards currently playing in the league. Beverley’s list included some of the most prominent names in the game, and one standout was Paul George. Alongside George, Beverley mentioned Anthony Edwards, Khris Middleton, DeMar DeRozan, and Devin Booker as the top players in that position.
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Paul George is coming off a season where he averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over 74 regular-season games. His performance helped the Clippers finish their season with a solid 51-31 record, securing the fourth spot in the Western Conference standings.
After five seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, George has completed that chapter of his career. As he heads into the 2023-24 season with the 76ers, fans are eager to see what the future holds for the talented shooting guard in his new team.
