Paul George recently signed a huge contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers after stating that he wanted to be a part of the franchise until retirement. And even though he can still have a couple of years left in his career once his deal runs out, it seems like he’s going to live by that promise.
However, George’s reputation has taken a massive hit around the NBA community lately. It’s not just because of his constant empty promises of ‘wanting to finish his career’ with whichever team he plays, it’s not even because of the underperforming in the playoffs, it’s just because of all the talking he’s done.
George has blamed everybody but him for the Clippers’ meltdown in the playoffs. He’s been making excuses for months after talking a lot of trash and mocking Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers.
Paul George Says He’s Extra Locked In Ahead Of Next Season
And rather than being humble after such an embarrassing loss in the playoffs, George just kept on calling people out, this time saying that he’s finally healthy and back with the trainer he had during his MVP season:
“I’m back with my trainer that I had my MVP season. I’m locked in, as locked in as you can be… I’m on motherf**ker’s asses this year,” Paul George told Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes in ‘All The Smoke’.
However, there are a couple of things that just don’t add up. For starters, George had already said that he was back at 100% before the start of the playoffs. Now, he’s saying that he was hurt and that took a toll on his game.
And more importantly, he talks about his MVP season, yet he’s never won an MVP. He was a candidate a couple of years ago, tho, but didn’t even finish as a runner-up. That tells you just enough about how he feels about himself despite his lack of accomplishments in the league.
Then again, George is one of the most talented and impactful two-way players in the world. That’s why his teams suffer that much when he’s a no-show. But if anyone can silence his critics and help the Clippers win their first-ever NBA championship, that’s him.
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