On Tuesday night, NBA insider Marc Stein shared some juicy information regarding Clippers star Paul George.
While a deal isn’t imminent at this time, it sounds like George is available via trade.
“The LA Clippers have left various rival teams with the impression through their Draft Week conversations that they are, at a minimum, attempting to gauge Paul George’s trade value,” Stein reported.
Naturally, Knicks fans rushed to Twitter to say George would be a great fit for their team. Not only are they right about the fit, it appears the All-Star forward would be open to playing for Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau.
During a previous episode of George’s podcast, he told Knicks forward Julius Randle just how much appreciation he has for Thibodeau. They worked together on Team USA.
“Love Thibs. Thibs was funny man. We got the All-Star USA team, and he’s still drilling us,” George said. “But I love Thibs, I had an unbelievable experience and relationship with Thibs.”
Paul George: “Love Thibs, Thibs was funny man, we got the all-star USA team, & he’s still drilling us…”
Julius Randle: “🤣”
PG: “…But I love Thibs, I had an unbelievable experience & relationship w/Thibs…”
Ju: “…I appreciate…he’s willing to put in the work…You know what… pic.twitter.com/i8ldpW9m13
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 21, 2023
George averaged 23.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game for the Clippers this past season. The Knicks would welcome that production with open arms.
There’s technically just one year remaining on George’s contract. However, he has a player option for the 2024-25 season.