Paul George wasn’t proud of the reception he acquired on the Clippers new stadium, the Intuit Dome, at his first sport again in LA since signing with Philly.
Over the summer season, George signed a four-year deal from the 76ers for $212 million throughout free company, choosing that as a substitute of the Clippers’ closing supply of a three-year $150 million deal.
PG-13 additionally needed LAC to incorporate a no-trade clause as a part of the deal, however the Clippers weren’t prepared to play ball.
So, When Paul was being launched earlier than the Clippers-76ers sport on Wednesday evening and each time he touched the ball, he was met with a wholesome quantity of boos.
The followers even booed when the Clippers confirmed a tribute video of his highlights with the staff throughout a timeout. Brutal.
Secure to say, PG-13 didn’t prefer it.
“It’s silly,” George mentioned. “I imply, I used to be a free agent. It wasn’t one thing that I demanded a commerce or went towards the staff right here. Like, I used to be a free agent. The staff introduced one thing that was team-friendly, and I did what was greatest for me in that scenario. So, there have been some cheers. I respect them. These have been those that I performed arduous for. The boos, I didn’t get it. I nonetheless don’t get it … However it’s what it’s. It’s sports activities. That’s what’s in sports activities. Yeah, I stay up for subsequent 12 months being right here and extra boos.”
Sadly for George, his brief time with the Sixers hasn’t been all easy crusing.
He’s been coping with a bone bruise harm and has solely performed two whole video games for the staff, together with Wednesday’s match towards LAC.
As for the remainder of the staff, Joel Embiid has been caught up in off-court points, Tyrese Maxey has suffered a hamstring harm and might be out for numerous weeks and the staff is 1-6 on the season. Yikes.
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