Paul George’s father, Paul George Sr., has recently shared his feelings about his son’s time with the Los Angeles Clippers. In a candid interview, George Sr. expressed disappointment with the Clippers’ treatment of his son, suggesting that they had betrayed his trust.
The Tweet Reads,
Paul George’s dad feels like the Clippers stabbed them in the back: “I thought Paul did a whole lot for the team. I think he gave them 110% and what he was asking, it wasn’t a whole lot. But they saw something different… I was looking at going nextdoor [to the Lakers], but they already spent too much money.”
Paul George’s dad feels like the Clippers stabbed them in the back:
“I thought Paul did a whole lot for the team. I think he gave them 110% and what he was asking, it wasn't a whole lot. But they saw something different… I was looking at going nextdoor [to the Lakers], but… pic.twitter.com/UM8F9pXJgS
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 3, 2024
The Context of the Comments
Paul George Sr.’s comments came after the Clippers decided not to re-sign George, allowing him to join the Philadelphia 76ers. This decision marked the end of George’s five-year tenure with the Clippers, during which he formed a formidable duo with Kawhi Leonard. Despite their efforts, the team struggled to achieve the ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship.
Paul George’s Father Felt Betrayed
In the interview, George Sr. expressed his disappointment with how the Clippers handled his son’s contract situation. He felt that Paul George had given his all to the team, both on and off the court. “I thought Paul did a whole lot for the team. I think he gave them 110% and what he was asking, it wasn’t a whole lot. But they saw something different,” George Sr. said. This sense of betrayal was further compounded by the fact that George Sr. had considered the possibility of Paul joining the Lakers, but financial constraints made it unfeasible.
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