LA Clippers fans held signs that read, “PG THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK” behind the basket near the opponent’s bench in response to Paul George’s comment in a podcast.
Philadelphia 76ers’s Paul George received a video tribute but also faced a lot of boos from the fans in The Wall section throughout the first game against the LA Clippers.
Highlights
- LA Clippers fans took issue with Paul George’s comments on his podcast, “Podcast P with Paul George,” in which he referred to joining the Clippers as being on the “B team.”
- After spending five seasons with the Clippers, Paul George signed a four-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- A Clippers fan trolled Paul George with the comment, “Take off No. 8, you ain’t Kobe.”
George expressed gratitude for the video tribute and praised the Clippers as a “first-class” organization.
He said the crowd’s reaction was fair and divided, but he didn’t understand or appreciate the boos, especially after helping the team make it to their first-ever Western Conference Finals in 2021.
With 15,627 fans in attendance, George shot 7 of 9, finishing with 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals.
However, his former team, the Clippers, went on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-98.
Clippers Fans Upset Over Paul George’s ‘B Team’ Comments on His Podcast
LA Clippers fans took issue with Paul George’s comments on his podcast, “Podcast P with Paul George,” in which he referred to joining the Clippers as being on the “B team.”
He explained that many Lakers fans had told him he should have signed with the Lakers instead, which rubbed some Clippers supporters the wrong way.
Paul George tribute video
— Law Murray 🕯️ (@LawMurrayTheNU) November 7, 2024
He waved the WALL off lol pic.twitter.com/rt4jateTLm
So, Paul George was puzzled when asked about the boos he received, especially after spending five seasons with the Clippers.
He explained that he had been a free agent, not demanding a trade or causing conflict with the team.
…”So there were the cheers. I appreciate them. Those were the ones that I played hard for. The boos, I didn’t get it. I still don’t get it when I go [back] to Indy, but it is what it is. It’s sports. I look forward to next year being back here and more boos.”
Paul George
The Clippers had offered him a deal, and he made the best choice for him at the time.
He acknowledged and appreciated the cheers he received, as those were the fans he played hard for.
However, he didn’t understand the boos, both in this game and when he returned to Indianapolis.
But, as he put it, that’s just part of sports. He said he looks forward to next year, knowing there will probably be more boos when he returns to the arena.
Well, after spending five seasons with the Clippers, Paul George signed a four-year, $212 million max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in the summer.
Paul George Wanted To Stay With The Clippers But Sought A No-Trade Clause And Max Contract
He mentioned wanting to stay with the Clippers but was looking for a no-trade clause, a three-year, $150 million extension, or a four-year max contract.
The Clippers, however, declined to offer either of those terms.
Clipper fan trolling Paul George:
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) November 7, 2024
“Take off No. 8 you ain’t Kobe” 😭 pic.twitter.com/VPfTgEkleS
Nonetheless, Paul George said he had no hard feelings toward the Clippers for not re-signing him.
He praised his strong relationship with team owner Steve Ballmer and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank.
George noted that his connection with Ballmer and Frank had been misinterpreted, clarifying that they were “awesome” throughout his entire time with the team.
He admitted that how things ended was surprising but still valued his partnership with the front office.
For George, one of the standout aspects of his Clippers tenure was his positive and supportive relationship with the organization, which he called a refreshing experience.
Somehow, it didn’t go well with fans.
So true, that was PG’s problem with the clippers, that’s why clippers took harden. Still with harden in the line up, PG struggled most of the time. Conclusion..point guard is not the solution for the sixers. Paul george is the problem.
Chris Go
Wish I was there to hate watch Paul George last night
Jay Rodriguez
Similarly, a Clippers fan trolled Paul George with the comment, “Take off No. 8, you ain’t Kobe.”
In July, Paul George shared why he chose to wear No. 8 with the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it was a tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
He explained that Kobe was his version of Michael Jordan and that his love for basketball started because of him.
By wearing No. 8, George wanted to honor Kobe’s impact on his life and career.
Additional Information
- Paul George married Danielle George (formerly Danielle Johnson), a social media influencer, in 2020.
- He was born in Palmdale, California, in Los Angeles County, to parents Paul and Paulette George.
- George grew up with two older sisters—Teiosha, who played basketball at Pepperdine, and Portala, who played volleyball at CSU-San Bernardino.
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