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 provide 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 keen to play ball.
So, When Paul was being launched earlier than the Clippers-76ers sport on Wednesday night time 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 group throughout a timeout. Brutal.
Secure to say, PG-13 didn’t prefer it.
“It’s silly,” George stated. “I imply, I used to be a free agent. It wasn’t one thing that I demanded a commerce or went in opposition to the group right here. Like, I used to be a free agent. The group introduced one thing that was team-friendly, and I did what was finest for me in that scenario. So, there have been some cheers. I recognize them. These have been those that I performed exhausting 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 sit up for subsequent 12 months being right here and extra boos.”
Sadly for George, his quick time with the Sixers hasn’t been all clean crusing.
He’s been coping with a bone bruise damage and has solely performed two whole video games for the group, together with Wednesday’s match in opposition to LAC.
As for the remainder of the group, Joel Embiid has been caught up in off-court points, Tyrese Maxey has suffered a hamstring damage and will probably be out for a variety of weeks and the group is 1-6 on the season. Yikes.
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