The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> have already made one of the biggest moves of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> offseason, swapping Jordan Poole for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/chris-paul" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chris Paul.</a> It’s safe to say that no one saw that one coming.



But as shocking and impactful as that move was, that might not be the only blockbuster deal new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. does before the start of the 2023-24 NBA season.



According to Bleacher Report’s NBA staff, Steve Kerr and company could look to bolster their roster even more by flipping Paul for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> two-way star Paul George.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Warriors Could Trade For Paul George</h2>



(Transcript via Bleacher Report)



“Golden State Warriors acquire Paul George from the L.A. Clippers for Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and top-10 protected first-round picks in 2026 and 2028.



(…) Assuming George would be more than a rental, the Dubs can easily justify giving up two of their only remaining young pieces and picks along with Paul.



Though CP3 should curb the turnover issues that have plagued Golden State, it’s up for debate whether he makes sense in the closing lineup. No such uncertainty would exist with George, who’d slot in next to Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green in what would easily be the league’s most dangerous five-man unit.



Of course, the Clippers’ willingness to consider such a deal would depend on their own intel and feelings on George’s next contract. If they’re not keen on spending big to keep him, it would make sense to flip him for the cap relief Paul’s non-guaranteed 2024-25 salary brings, plus all the other assets Golden State is shoving across the table.”


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Trading for George will always come with health risks, and they would hate to give up even more young players. Then again, he’s still one of the best two-way players on Earth, and he’d give them a huge boost for their title aspirations.

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Everyone knows Carmelo Anthony but very few people have heard about his son who is aspiring to become a pro baller one day but recently he said who are the three best players according to him opinion and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george">Paul George</a> was included.



Carmelo Anthony was a big star during his best years, he played 19 seasons from 2003 to 2022, going through six different teams, his last stop being the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> along with LeBron James, but unfortunately he was never able to win an NBA Championship.


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However, Melo’s legacy as a 10-time All-Star is one of the strongest of the 21st century and it is unlikely that another player will break all of his records. The only player who could come close to being what Anthony was is his son.



<h2>Who is the top 3 according to Melo’s son?</h2>



In a recent interview after a school game, Carmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan Anthony named his top 3 NBA players which was made up of Paul George, Kobe Bryant and his dad Carmelo Anthony. It should be noted that Kiyan clarified that George is his personal GOAT.



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Kiyan Anthony was born in 2007 and plays shooting guard for Long Island Lutheran, his measurements are 6-4 and 186 pounds, he is expected to graduate high school in 2025 and it is likely that he will join a big college to play for at least one season before declaring for the NBA Draft.

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Video: Carmelo Anthony's son names his top 3 NBA players, Paul George included

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-makes-telling-statement-about-ben-simmons-20230704-BUS-22905.html">Draymond Green</a> will play the next 2023-2024 season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-reveals-which-warriors-teammate-will-benefit-from-chris-pauls-arrival-20230703-BUS-22615.html">Golden State Warriors </a>and that means that at some point in the season he will have to play against <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/gilbert-arenas-explains-why-nikola-jokic-is-more-dominant-than-shaq-20230620-BUS-14260.html">Nikola Jokic</a> although it is still early to predict who will win that duel.



Everyone already knows how important Nikola Jokic was for the Denver Nuggets to win the 2022-2023 NBA Championship, without him they would not have gotten this far, much less would they have been able to win against the Miami Heat.


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Even though Draymond Green has multiple rings and was most recently defending champion he knows that players like Jokic have worked hard to earn the respect of every player in the league and one of those is Green.



<h2>What quality did Draymond Green highlight about Nikola Jokic?</h2>



Recently during <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-who-is-more-of-a-trade-risk-paul-george-or-james-harden-20230703-BUS-22418.html">Paul George’s</a> podcast Draymond Green reviewed with his friend what was last season and during the show he said how impressed he was with Jokic’s IQ stating: “I think an area (Jokic) improved a lot is defensively. He’s not some lockdown defender or anything, but if you actually watch him, it’s all just high IQ plays like ‘Oh they went there I think they’re trying to get to this’. He go over there &amp; take some of it away.”



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Green is very right in what he says since during the playoffs Nikola Jokic was a decisive player for the Denver Nuggets, fast hands, precise passes, reading rival plays, in a few words he became exactly what his team needed, a smart defender, and a lethal offensive player.

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Video: Draymond Green praises a quality of Nikola Jokic as a player

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/draymond-green-reveals-which-warriors-teammate-will-benefit-from-chris-pauls-arrival-20230703-BUS-22615.html">Draymond Green</a> is happier than ever after signing a juicy $100m contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/warriors-sign-former-nba-champion-as-stephen-curry-backup-20230704-BUS-22667.html">Golden State Warriors</a> in what was one of the best contracts during the current free agency battle and apart from that he took the opportunity to send a warning to the new Spurs’ star <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-victor-wembanyama-likely-to-play-in-offseason-location-revealed-20230701-BUS-21212.html">Wembanyama </a>on how tough his life in the NBA will be.



Things are progressing well for Draymond Green after signing a new contract and putting an end to a series of rumors that had him signing with several other teams that in the end were just that, unsubstantiated rumors.


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On the other hand, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/gregg-popovich-didnt-meet-one-of-victor-wembanyamas-expectations-in-his-first-practice-20230703-BUS-22456.html">Victor Wembanyama</a> wants to show what he can do and his first game will be during the 2023 Summer League where he is expected to play at least 20 minutes to score a couple of points against other prospects.



<h2>What warning message did Draymond Green send to Victor Wembanyama?</h2>



Draymond Green is known for being tough defending and merciless against rookies, recently during an episode of Podcast P with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-paul-george-and-the-3-reasons-why-he-will-be-trade-soon-20230621-BUS-14841.html">Paul George</a> he said a couple of things about Victor Wembanyama and one of those was about how he plans to stop Wemby: “You not just dribbling through me like the Harlem Globetrotters, I’m sorry.”



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Also, Green added about Wembanyama’s future with the Spurs: “Don’t get me wrong he’s a phenom and one of the best things to happen to him was going to San Antonio and coach Pop. That infrastructure is gonna teach you how to be a pro… and their player development is unmatched so I think that’s huge for him. But some of the stuff is just, I mean come on bro.”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/clippers-have-made-a-decision-about-kawhi-leonard-and-paul-george-20230629-BUS-20169.html">Paul George</a> is having a good time playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/clippers-make-intriguing-move-with-eric-gordon-amid-james-harden-rumors-20230629-BUS-20460.html">Los Angeles Clippers</a> but the rumors about his future have not stopped for weeks, like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/the-head-scratching-reason-why-james-harden-didnt-want-to-return-to-houston-20230630-BUS-20757.html">James Harden</a> who is going through the same situation.



So far they have not won NBA Championships but they have been close to doing so, but so far even though George and Harden have changed teams multiple times that has not been enough to win a ring.


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What they both have in common is that they both played for a long time for their franchises where they had the best years of their careers but still have a lot to give as veterans that can help rookies progress faster.



<h2>Who is a riskier trade for a franchise, George or Harden?</h2>



James Harden has a bit more experience playing in the postseason, he hasn’t stopped playing in the playoffs since 2010 which is a pretty hefty record but Hardem has done it with four different teams.



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On the other hand, Paul George has been a little more faithful and he has played in 10 postseasons with only three teams missing just the 2015 postseason. The problem with George is that he tends to get injured a lot more and his contract is too big for someone who tends to get injured.



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The contract for Harden would also be multimillionaire at $35m for a single year, and for a franchise to apply a ‘rental’ contract with him would be quite risky since offering him an extension would be even more expensive.



The least risk



If Paul George stays healthy, he’s likely to be the least risky veteran player any franchise can get because his commitment to the teams he’s played on has been greater than James Harden’s.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers </a>signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a> and traded for Paul George and instantly became one of the teams to beat in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>. But thus far, that hasn’t translated into a lot of success.



On paper, they have arguably the best duo of two-way players in the league, but they’re constantly hurt, and have failed to even reach the NBA Finals because of that.



That’s why Zach Lowe of ESPN reports that the Clippers are unlikely to sign them to a contract extension in the next couple of months, and that could fuel even more <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/knicks-are-a-realistic-destination-for-paul-george-20230626-BUS-18116.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trade rumors around PG-13.</a>



<h2>Clippers May Not Give Kawhi Leonard And Paul George A Contract Extension</h2>



“The biggest subplot in the NBA that not enough people are talking about is Paul George and Kawhi Leonard with the Clippers, being extension eligible” Lowe said. “In Kawhi’s case in July. I think in Paul George’s case in September.”



“Because I just don’t think, based on what I’ve heard, that if those guys walk in the door and ask for four-year max extensions, I don’t think the Clippers are just giving them to them,“ Lowe added.



Now, whether they’ll look to trade them or will work out a new contract with a hometown discount remains to be seen, but it seems like this could be the beginning of the end of this era.

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Clippers have made a decision about Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers </a>are one of the few <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA </a>franchises that have never reached the NBA Finals, let alone win a ring. That’s despite having the likes of Chris Paul or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard </a>leading the way.



The Clippers have had a plethora of superstars in their ranks over the past decade-plus but to no avail. They can’t seem to get over the hump, either because of injuries or bad luck.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Clippers-GM-throws-big-shade-at-Kawhi-Leonard-20230428-0017.html">GM Lawrence Frank </a>might as well be considering making a major move. Their star duo has kind of hit a wall, and the Clippers could look to move Paul George.



<h2>NBA Rumors: Paul George Is Available</h2>



“I think he’s in play. Lawrence Frank is gonna say what he has to say,” Howard Beck said. “Team GMs and presidents always say, ‘No, we love our guys,’ right up until the moment that they trade him. That’s just how this thing goes. They’re not trying to give him away, but they are trying to pivot, and they do have a franchise-wide frustration with the way that this era has gone.”



<h2>Knicks Are A Likely Destination</h2>



With that in mind, it seems like the New York Knicks could be in the mix for his services, which is far from a surprise, considering they’ve craved a legit star for years now.



“The Knicks and Clippers have had contact about a potential Paul George trade, per SNY sources,” reported Ian Begley. “It is unknown if the Clippers are willing to move George. Marc Stein reported earlier that Clips gave rival teams the impression that they were gauging George’s trade value last week.”


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Truth be told, the Knicks would be better off with George instead of RJ Barrett or Julius Randle, and they have more than enough assets to get any potential deal done.

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Knicks are a realistic destination for Paul George

There are many topics <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> fans can talk about, but it’s safe to say the most polarizing question in the basketball community is who’s the GOAT. The debate often revolves between <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/michael-jordan">Michael Jordan</a>, but sometimes, other names can join the conversation.



Kobe Bryant, Stephen Curry, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell, and a few other legends have also been mentioned as the greatest players of all times. Naming other players above MJ or The King, however, would be bold.



Brandon Miller, for instance, raised many eyebrows on Wednesday. When asked what he thought about the GOAT debate, the Alabama product took many by surprise by naming Paul George.



<h2>Brandon Miller says Paul George is his GOAT, not LeBron or MJ</h2>



“It was exciting to meet [Michael Jordan]… But I actually don’t think LeBron [James] is the GOAT of basketball. My GOAT is Paul George… I grew up watching him, so it never was just LeBron,” Miller told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, as quoted by ClutchPoints.



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No one saw that coming. After all, people not always mention Jordan or LeBron as their GOAT. But Paul George? That’s a new one. But Miller definitely looks up to the Los Angeles Clippers star, and that’s fine. At the end of the day, everyone has their own hero.

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In 2019, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> signed two huge stars expected to lead them to success. Unfortunately, the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George tandem has not worked out as well as anticipated so rumors now suggest that the team could be interested in disassembling this partnership.



After the 2019 NBA Finals, Kawhi Leonard left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-raptors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Toronto Raptors</a> to join the Clippers. The small forward helped the Canadian team to win its first-ever Larry O’Brien trophy, being the MVP of the series against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Golden State Warriors</a>.


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Once Leonard made the decision to leave Toronto and move to Los Angeles, he requested the front office to sign Paul George. Kawhi was interested in teaming up with him at the Clippers, but things haven’t really worked out since then.



<h2>Rumors: Clippers are interested in dissolving the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George tandem</h2>



The Clippers have struggled to compete throughout their history despite having great players. In recent years, big names like Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan have all tried to achieve success in L.A., but they have fallen short of their mission.



For this reason, the team’s front office made two blockbuster moves back in 2019. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were signed that summer, and it was expected that both players could triumph at Los Angeles.



Unfortunately, they have not lived up to the expectations. The Clippers are far from being a competitive team. For this reason, it seems like the franchise is interested in dissolving the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George tandem soon.


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According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Clippers are gauging Paul George’s trade value. The 33-year-old could be living his last days in Los Angeles, as they want to sign another huge star to help Kawhi Leonard.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have endured plenty of criticism lately. The two-way superstar hasn’t been able to be on the floor when it matters the most, and they’ve failed to make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> Finals.
Leonard missed the final games of the season with a knee injury. Paul George was also out, so Russell Westbrook was a one-man show for the most part, which obviously wasn’t enough to win in the playoffs.
That’s why George had to come in Kawhi’s defense after ESPN analyst <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kawhi-Leonard-is-the-Clippers-biggest-problem-analysts-explain-20230425-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen A. Smith</a> claimed that he should just retire. George explained why Stephen A. was wrong and stood by his teammate.
<h2>Paul George Claps Back At Stephen A. Smith</h2>
“If you can play through it, you’re gonna through it. If you cannot, there’s a reason why. Nobody wants to sit out for no reason,” George said. “You can’t play through that sh*t because you won’t be yourself. What’s the point of going out there? I heard Stephen A. talk about how Kawhi could’ve given you 10 minutes or 5.”
“Bro, it’s not about that,” continued George. “If I gotta go on the floor and I can’t be myself, what the f*ck am I on the floor for? Now I’m liable to get even more hurt because I’m not myself and trying to do shit I can’t do. It was a dumb take.”
<h2>George Says Clippers Could’ve Beaten Suns</h2>
Moreover, George also believes the Clippers could’ve beaten the Suns if they were healthy. Unfortunately, that has been the case with this team since they acquired their two stars four seasons ago:
“This was very much a series I think we should have won and could have gotten past if we [were] healthy,” George sentenced. “Absolutely, I believe we had everything to beat Phoenix. It’s frustrating, especially as years go up, you look back at this shit and, like damn, another year – not necessarily wasted – but another year of not getting a chance to compete. To get to the finish line and not be able to compete is the hardest part of it all.”
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Truth be told, it’s all wishful thinking and hypotheticals. It’s reached a point where the Clippers are no longer considered a serious contender, as you just know their stars won’t be available in the playoffs.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> revitalized his career in just a few months with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clippers</a>. After one and a half year with the Lakers that he’d<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Russell-Westbrooks-message-to-LeBron-Lakers-after-the-Clippers-playoff-elimination-20230426-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">probably prefer to forget</a>, Brodie got back to his best with the other team in Los Angeles.
Not only did he settled in well next to other stars, but he became the team’s leader when it needed him the most. Even if the Phoenix Suns had the upper hand in the series, Russ’ performances didn’t go unnoticed.
Westbrook reminded his haters why he was an NBA MVP once and proved he still has enough left in the tank. Therefore, Paul Georgesuggestedthe team’s front office has to make sure the guard comes back <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-Rumors-Potential-destinations-for-Russell-Westbrook-20230428-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">next season</a>.
<h2>Paul George says Clippers must bring Russell Westbrook back</h2>
“He proved that he is a leader. He proved that he’s got a lot left in the tank and for a team like us, the more guys that can be versatile, the better for us,“ PG said on the latest episode of his “Podcast P with Paul George” show, presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment.
“To have a playmaker, have a leader, have a score, just a floor general, a rebounder, he just covers so many holes and wears so many hats. He’s everywhere…He’s just so valuable. We saw what it looks like [and] we know it works. We know it can be successful. We gotta get him back. I want him back.”
George had already campaigned for Westbrook’s return to the Clippers before their playoff elimination. Now that their season is officially over, the 33-year-old explains how impactful Brodie was in just a few months.

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“He delivered! There was a reason I was willing to stick my neck out and vouch for him,” he added. “He delivered. He came and was an unbelievable locker room guy, great energy, great leader and I think what L [Lawrence Frank] loved most about bringing him in was he was just very adaptable. His role changed when we first got him with myself and Kawhi out there, to when I went down and it was just him and Kawhi, to when Kawhi went down and it was just him…I was just proud he answered the bell. Back against the ropes, everybody questioned him as a player…He wowed everybody, he surprised everybody, and he earned that respect back and that’s what I was most proud just as a friend, and a brother, someone who highly supported him.“
 
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Westbrook will probably take his time to make a decision, but it would make sense if he comes back to the Clippers. After all, they were the first team in years that let him enjoy his game.

Paul George sends message to Clippers' front office in regard to Russell Westbrook

Paul George sends message to Clippers' front office in regard to Russell Westbrook - Bolavip US

When <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> was cut by the Utah Jazz, his future in the NBA looked uncertain. However, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clippers</a> believed he could be a great fit in their roster regardless of his disappointingstint with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lakers</a>.
From then on, his life in Los Angeles took a huge twist. Brodie went from being blamed for most of the purple and gold’s struggles to playing a pivotal role in the Clippers, fighting until the end to keep their playoff hopes alive almost on his own.
Even though the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/phoenix-suns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suns</a> beat them, everyone has praised Westbrook for the way he played without the help of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard for much of the series. Russ now holds his future in his own hands as he hits the free agency, but PG hopes they can run things back next year.
<h2>Paul George wants Russell Westbrook to re-sign with Clippers</h2>
“He’s played himself back into the Russ that he was and that we all knew that he still was,” George said, via ClutchPoints. “Definitely gonna be some decisions. I definitely vouched for him to be here. I’m definitely vouching for him to come back. I just think he brings so much to his team and I mean it’s amazing to watch him. 
“He’s older than me and he’s putting his body on the line. He’s giving literally everything he’s got to our franchise during this playoff run. So I just think he’s the leader that we need at the point guard position going forward and would love to have him back.”
These words may have an effect on Westbrook at the time of making a decision, considering <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Russell-Westbrooks-message-to-LeBron-Lakers-after-the-Clippers-playoff-elimination-20230426-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">everything he went through</a> with the Lakers. Ever since he joined the crosstown rivals, Brodie’s career took a U-turn.
 
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Not only did he get back to his best, but he also seemed to enjoy being part of a basketball team after a long time. Therefore, it wouldn’t be a surprise if we continue to see him with the Clippers uniform next season.

NBA News: Paul George begs Russell Westbrook to return to Clippers next season

NBA News: Paul George begs Russell Westbrook to return to Clippers next season - Bolavip US

When it comes to the greatestplayers in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA</a> right now, many players will come to mind. Some will go with veterans who have been in the league for years, while others may name younger stars.
Either way, no one can deny that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry</a> should bebe considered among the best of all time. Apart from winning multiple titles, both of them have been consistently great throughout the years.
It’s not just fans or analysts who recognize their talent, their colleagues have also spoken highly of The King or Steph. However, Clippers star Paul George mentioned another player as the toughest star he had to guard.
<h2>Paul George says Carmelo Anthony is “100% unguardable”</h2>
“Melo was so good,” George saidon his Podcast P with Paul George presented byWave Sports + Entertainment. “He can get his shot off in a phone booth. He didn’t need much space and so with him. I had to play him extra tight… He was so good at creating contact and being physical that I was just going to be in for a long game.
“… And you could not guard it. It was unguardable. So that’s why you could never give him space because you’re gonna play on your heels when you guard Melo. The fastest first step I’ve ever seen, for a guy that size, he had the quickest first step. So, you had to play tight defense on Melo… if you let him face you up, it’s over.”
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When asked about his most difficult opponent, George didn’t even doubt it: “100% Melo.” Carmelo Anthony was certainly one of the league’s most prolific players back in the day, and was still a reliable shooter in his sunset years.
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Neither LeBron nor Curry: Paul George reveals who's the toughest player to guard

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Grizzlies-coach-breaks-the-silence-on-Ja-Morants-return-20230310-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ja Morant’s</a> situation has been all over the news lately, and rightfully so. Not every day one of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Insider-shares-concerning-update-on-Ja-Morant-20230314-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rising stars of the NBA</a> gets suspended <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Ja-Morant-and-NBA-players-suspended-because-of-guns-20230308-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">for flashing gun</a>s on social media, especially with the playoffs in sight.
Morant will reportedly be away from the team indefinitely. He headed out to Florida to get counseling, and he vowed to find better ways to cope with stress and his emotions before coming back.
So, now that all eyes are on him, Los Angeles Clippers star<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Paul-George-makes-shocking-claim-about-LeBron-James-Michael-Jordan-and-Luka-Doncic-20230307-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Paul George</a> got brutally honest when sharing his thoughts on the situation, urging the young point guard to stay away from those negative friendships.
<h2>Paul George Addresses Ja Morant’s Situation</h2>
“One thing I don’t want him to be is not himself. We got to respect who he is as a person, so I don’t want him to now shape to be someone that he’s not just because the microscope is on him,” George said on his podcast.
“He’s gonna have to cut ties with some people,” PG continued. “I think as a young kid that’s maturing, growing up, and becoming a man, you’ll realize some people are good for you and some people aren’t. And that’s a part of life. No love lost. It’s part of maturation as a man like you wanna grow. The plan is to always grow, and so I think he’s going through that phase and understanding that like, ‘I can’t have the influence that I have around because I’m someone that’s putting the influence on the next generation. But it’s love here kid. We stand behind you, on your future.”

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Paul sends positive encouragement to Ja Morant. All love here ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/Yg_Trece?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Yg_Trece</a> <a href="https://t.co/FP1eDtBEjz">pic.twitter.com/FP1eDtBEjz</a>
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Everybody in the league is rooting for Morant. All we can hope is that he makes the most of this second chance he’s about to get, as it would be a huge shame to see him put all that talent to waste.

Paul George gets emotional when talking about Ja Morant

Paul George gets emotional when talking about Ja Morant - Bolavip US

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Jordan-LeBron-Kareem-Charles-Barkley-makes-shocking-choice-for-GOAT-20230221-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOAT</a> debate is no longer exclusive to<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Michael-Jordan-or-LeBron-James-Stephen-A.-Smith-reveals-his-pick-for-NBA-GOAT-20230213-0009.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA analysts </a>or fans. Even the players have engaged and shared their thoughts on who they think is the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/The-15-greatest-NBA-players-of-all-time-20200329-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">greatest player</a> to ever lace them up.
Unsurprisingly, the players’ opinion is also divided. Some of them think Michael Jordan is the undisputed GOAT, while others— mostly those who got to play with or against him— think it’s LeBron James.
Notably, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Video-Paul-George-says-who-he-would-like-to-see-win-an-NBA-ring-20230220-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul George</a> seems to think the truth is somewhere in the middle. In the debut episode of his new podcast “Podcast P,” he called James the GOAT of his generation, although he also gave Jordan his flowers.
<h2>Paul George Claims Michael Jordan Would’ve Never Retired If He Knew About LeBron James</h2>
“Yeah, he’s the GOAT of this generation,” George said of LeBron. “You got to give him that, with what he’s doing and what he’s done.”
“MJ took years off, came back, took years off,” George claimed. “If MJ knew that there was this LeBron specimen coming, he definitely would have been like, ‘Alright, I ain’t taking no years off. We gonna keep elevating this.&apos;”
 
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<h2>Luka Doncic Is The Only Player Who Can Catch LeBron, Claims George</h2>
George also discussed LeBron’s longevity and scoring record. Per the forward, only Luka Doncic could catch or pass James somewhere down the line, albeit he doesn’t think he’s going to play long enough to achieve that:
“What he’s doing is unbelievable with those stats,” PG said. “You look at what Luka is doing being the young version of LeBron in terms of passing, scoring, and rebounding. From a numbers standpoint, Luka could probably catch Bron, but the longevity is what I don’t think people will get to.”
“Twenty years of being dominant,” continued George. “I don’t think nobody will be cut that way to take care of your body, to be that on-point in the media, to be that on-point on the court. He’s a superhuman!”
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Doncic’s still going through a historically great start to his career, so there’s no doubt he could be the one to break all— or most— LeBron’s marks. Whether he’d want to be in the league for 20+ years, though, remains to be seen.

Paul George makes shocking claim about LeBron James, Michael Jordan, and Luka Doncic

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