“I think it got kind of misconstrued or [the] narrative kind of wasn’t written correctly with the relationship with Lawrence [Frank], the relationship with Steve Ballmer,” George said before the Sixers had their morning shootaround at UCLA. “I mean, they were awesome the whole time I was here. “Kind of the reason why it was such a shocking decision how it played out at the end. But they were awesome. My time here, I think that was kind of refreshing to be alongside and have a partnership like that with a front office. And so I think that was probably the highlight of the whole [time with the Clippers]. Just how great they were in my tenure here.”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Nick Nurse won a championship in 2019
Since then, he has coached against the Clippers and keeps facing former players:
– Kawhi
– Serge Ibaka
– Norm
– Harden (sort of)
Now he’s on the other side, coaching Paul George. Asked him about that this evening pic.x.com/XGD1vA5W4l – 9:49 PM
Nick Nurse won a championship in 2019
Since then, he has coached against the Clippers and keeps facing former players:
– Kawhi
– Serge Ibaka
– Norm
– Harden (sort of)
Now he’s on the other side, coaching Paul George. Asked him about that this evening pic.x.com/XGD1vA5W4l – 9:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Starters for tonight in LA
76ers: Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond
Clippers: James Harden, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac – 9:32 PM
Starters for tonight in LA
76ers: Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Paul George, Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond
Clippers: James Harden, Norman Powell, Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Ivica Zubac – 9:32 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
We’ll be going live at 9:30 to preview Sixers vs Clippers.
— Paul George’s return to LA
— Key matchups / slowing down Harden
— Injury reports
And more.
Let’s go talk about basketball.
youtube.com/live/lp_9XCdGk… pic.x.com/rXHW0ZfN4p – 9:16 PM
We’ll be going live at 9:30 to preview Sixers vs Clippers.
— Paul George’s return to LA
— Key matchups / slowing down Harden
— Injury reports
And more.
Let’s go talk about basketball.
youtube.com/live/lp_9XCdGk… pic.x.com/rXHW0ZfN4p – 9:16 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Asked how Clippers fans should treat Paul George tonight, LA Clippers head coach Ty Lue jokes: “Boo him tonight, and love him afterwards” – 8:23 PM
Asked how Clippers fans should treat Paul George tonight, LA Clippers head coach Ty Lue jokes: “Boo him tonight, and love him afterwards” – 8:23 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Ty Lue on Paul George and his return to face the clippers: We had some great years together. He helped us get to a conference finals – 8:16 PM
Ty Lue on Paul George and his return to face the clippers: We had some great years together. He helped us get to a conference finals – 8:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Eric Gordon was Chris Paul’s teammate with Rockets for CP return to LA
Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond were Blake Griffin’s teammates with Pistons for BG return to LA
Gordon, Jackson, Drummond are all Paul George’s teammates with 76ers now – 4:55 PM
Eric Gordon was Chris Paul’s teammate with Rockets for CP return to LA
Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond were Blake Griffin’s teammates with Pistons for BG return to LA
Gordon, Jackson, Drummond are all Paul George’s teammates with 76ers now – 4:55 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Since Clippers relocated to Los Angeles County in 1984
5 players have made multiple All-Star games as Clippers, spent 5+ season with the team, and departed the franchise:
– Danny Manning
– Elton Brand
– Chris Paul
– Blake Griffin
– Paul George
all interesting returns lol… – 4:43 PM
Since Clippers relocated to Los Angeles County in 1984
5 players have made multiple All-Star games as Clippers, spent 5+ season with the team, and departed the franchise:
– Danny Manning
– Elton Brand
– Chris Paul
– Blake Griffin
– Paul George
all interesting returns lol… – 4:43 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Paul George said his relationship with Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank was awesome and why he looks back at his Clippers tenure positively. But he also said that’s why the ending was “shocking.” PG understands the business decision made by both sides: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:09 PM
Paul George said his relationship with Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank was awesome and why he looks back at his Clippers tenure positively. But he also said that’s why the ending was “shocking.” PG understands the business decision made by both sides: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Last time Paul George visited Clippers as a visitor
He hit this shot to give Thunder lead
But he never shot again afterwards, finishing with 15 points on 16 shots
Lou Will iced Thunder with this shot, finished with 40 off bench. Gallo outscored Russ 34 to 32. LAC won 118-110. pic.x.com/02KzJR24wp – 10:08 PM
Last time Paul George visited Clippers as a visitor
He hit this shot to give Thunder lead
But he never shot again afterwards, finishing with 15 points on 16 shots
Lou Will iced Thunder with this shot, finished with 40 off bench. Gallo outscored Russ 34 to 32. LAC won 118-110. pic.x.com/02KzJR24wp – 10:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The following 76ers and Clippers are on one of the two team’s rosters currently and has been on the other team’s roster previously:
– Paul George
– Eric Gordon
– KJ Martin
– Reggie Jackson
– James Harden
– Nicolas Batum
– Kai Jones
– Mo Bamba
– PJ Tucker pic.x.com/1bP61GHHCC – 8:44 PM
The following 76ers and Clippers are on one of the two team’s rosters currently and has been on the other team’s roster previously:
– Paul George
– Eric Gordon
– KJ Martin
– Reggie Jackson
– James Harden
– Nicolas Batum
– Kai Jones
– Mo Bamba
– PJ Tucker pic.x.com/1bP61GHHCC – 8:44 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers’ injury report for tomorrow night’s game against LAC:
-Joel Embiid — out (league suspension)
-Paul George — probable (left knee bone bruise) – 8:33 PM
Sixers’ injury report for tomorrow night’s game against LAC:
-Joel Embiid — out (league suspension)
-Paul George — probable (left knee bone bruise) – 8:33 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid is out due to league suspension for tomorrow’s game vs the Clippers, meaning he likely would not have been listed out with injury otherwise.
As Shams reported, the suspension thus covers games at Clippers, at Lakers and vs Hornets.
Paul George is probable. – 8:33 PM
Joel Embiid is out due to league suspension for tomorrow’s game vs the Clippers, meaning he likely would not have been listed out with injury otherwise.
As Shams reported, the suspension thus covers games at Clippers, at Lakers and vs Hornets.
Paul George is probable. – 8:33 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers officially have Joel Embiid listed as OUT on their injury report for tomorrow, under “League Suspension.” No mention of left knee injury management.
Additionally, Paul George is listed as PROBABLE (left knee bone bruise). – 8:31 PM
Sixers officially have Joel Embiid listed as OUT on their injury report for tomorrow, under “League Suspension.” No mention of left knee injury management.
Additionally, Paul George is listed as PROBABLE (left knee bone bruise). – 8:31 PM
More on this storyline
Law Murray: One of Paul George’s concerns while he was still with the Clippers last season was being a “Glue Guy” after Batum and Covington were traded Batum said today that PG wanted Nico to stay in Philly — For now, PG has to remain a #GlueGuy in 76ers lineup pic.x.com/JHSWXF25qO -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / November 6, 2024
“We were able to get three guys who are tough, hard-playing guys,” Ballmer told ESPN of signing Derrick Jones Jr., Kris Dunn and Nico Batum. “And we still have the ability to consistently make ourselves better. So, it was the right choice for us. “Paul obviously thought it was the right choice for him. I’ll miss him. Very good human being. Like him a lot, except when they play us. Wish him all the best, just not when they play us. And he was a good Clipper.” -via ESPN / November 6, 2024
The Clippers were willing to make a deal with their division rival, according to sources, but were looking for something of value to help restock their asset cupboard if they were going to take back an undesirable contract and be in the second apron. Swapping Paul George for Andrew Wiggins, who has three years and $85 million left on a four-year, $109 million deal, plus other salaries to make the math work, would have been acceptable only if the Clippers received a young player such as Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski and a pick or two. …. But league sources say Kuminga’s name never seriously came up in talks of any significance and the Clippers felt they weren’t getting enough positive assets to move forward in this new second apron world. “Nothing,” a league source told ESPN, “is better than something. -via ESPN / November 6, 2024