Paul George on Clippers brass: They were awesome the whole time I was there

"I think it got kind of misconstrued or [the] narrative kind of wasn't written correctly with the relationship with Lawrence [Frank], the relationship with Steve Ballmer," George said before the Sixers had their morning shootaround at UCLA. "I mean, they were awesome the whole time I was here. "Kind of the reason why it was such a shocking decision how it played out at the end. But they were awesome. My time here, I think that was kind of refreshing to be alongside and have a partnership like that with a front office. And so I think that was probably the highlight of the whole [time with the Clippers]. Just how great they were in my tenure here."

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Ohm Youngmisuk NotoriousOHM Paul George said his relationship with Steve Ballmer and Lawrence Frank was awesome and why he looks back at his Clippers tenure positively. But he also said that's why the ending was "shocking." PG understands the business decision made by both sides: espn.com/nba/story/_/id... – 4:09 PM Law Murray LawMurrayTheNU Last time Paul George visited Clippers as a visitor He hit this shot to give Thunder lead But he never shot again afterwards, finishing with 15 points on 16 shots Lou Will iced Thunder with this shot, finished with 40 off bench. Gallo outscored Russ 34 to 32. LAC won 118-110. pic.x.com/02KzJR24wp – 10:08 PM Law Murray LawMurrayTheNU The following 76ers and Clippers are on one of the two team's rosters currently and has been on the other team's roster previously: – Paul George – Eric Gordon – KJ Martin – Reggie Jackson – James Harden – Nicolas Batum – Kai Jones – Mo Bamba – PJ Tucker pic.x.com/1bP61GHHCC – 8:44 PM Noah Levick NoahLevick Sixers' injury report for tomorrow night's game against LAC: -Joel Embiid — out (league suspension) -Paul George — probable (left knee bone bruise) – 8:33 PM Austin Krell NBAKrell Joel Embiid is out due to league suspension for tomorrow's game vs the Clippers, meaning he likely would not have been listed out with injury otherwise. As Shams reported, the suspension thus covers games at Clippers, at Lakers and vs Hornets. Paul George is probable. – 8:33 PM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam Sixers officially have Joel Embiid listed as OUT on their injury report for tomorrow, under "League Suspension." No mention of left knee injury management. Additionally, Paul George is listed as PROBABLE (left knee bone bruise). – 8:31 PM Sam Vecenie Sam_Vecenie Paul George didn't play super well last night. And yet, his presence on the court was still ENORMOUS for the 76ers. Totally changed their offense, particularly in empty-side ball-screens Nick Nurse loves to run. Having a true secondary creator on-court opened everything up. pic.x.com/f6A6z6bsMO – 3:40 PM Duane Rankin DuaneRankin From Monday night: Phoenix 118, Philadelphia 116 Final. Suns (6-1) close on 14-3 run. Kevin Durant 15 of his game-high 35 points in 4th quarter. Tyrese Maxey 32. Paul George 15 in 76ers (1-5) debut. 5-game win streak. Face Miami Heat (3-3) Wednesday. #Suns #76ers #Vote2024 pic.x.com/ypp6jHXkAX – 10:00 AM Sam Vecenie Sam_Vecenie Went live after the NBA games last night with Post Game Theory. Talked through and broke down tape on... -Paul George's first game as a 76er -Tari and Amen in Houston -Magic offense without Paolo -Zach Edey's early season development youtube.com/live/g0GY8Fwf6... pic.x.com/kuRp6X6d2I – 7:27 AM Noah Levick NoahLevick Observations after the Sixers couldn't quite close out the Suns in Paul George's debut nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph... – 1:24 AM Duane Rankin DuaneRankin "Tonight is an example why he's such a great player." Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Kevin Durant, who hit game winning drive. He was happy with Grayson Allen's defense on Paul George on final possession. Liked Bradley Beal's defense on Tyrese Maxey, who scored 32. #Suns #76ers pic.x.com/dtGsacre0v – 1:20 AM Derek Bodner DerekBodnerNBA Going live now with Kyle and Devon to talk about that heartbreaker of a loss, Paul George's Sixers debut, Yabusele's career night, and more. Come join along! (if you're still up). youtube.com/live/LD4Hohxk7... pic.x.com/G4DCm3dbu2 – 12:50 AM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam Everything I saw in Paul George's Sixers debut, plus a lot of other thoughts: – Sixers finally see benefits of small ball – Tyrese Maxey: Back – Guerschon Yabusele plays hero, but falters in final moments – Kyle Lowry continues to thrive – Much more phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-suns... – 12:47 AM Austin Krell NBAKrell It did not take long for things to look significantly better with Paul George on the court. But, the Sixers fell from ahead in his debut. Recap focused entirely on how George looked onpattison.com/news/2024/nov/... – 12:45 AM Tony Jones Tjonesonthenba That long two by Paul George needed to be a three, make or miss. If you're going to pull up from 19, step back two feet – 12:40 AM StatMuse statmuse Paul George in his 76ers debut: 15 pic.x.com/79Ov5L5yyH – 12:33 AM Gerald Bourguet GeraldBourguet Wow. KD go-ahead layup, Paul George misses a step-back middy, rebound is batted around and Maxey's 3-point miss was after the buzzer anyway. Suns survive – 12:32 AM Tony Jones Tjonesonthenba Paul George has made such a massive difference tonight for the Sixers. Everything looks different offensively.... If the Sixers can ever get Joel Embiid on the floor.... – 12:04 AM Nick DePaula NickDePaula Paul George makes his 76ers debut in a GT Cut Academy customized on Nike By You — featuring "King Vuk" as a tribute to his son. Actually just re-created these on Nike By You here: nike.com/u/custom-nike-... pic.x.com/M5KhTVsfGi – 11:47 PM Tony Jones Tjonesonthenba Was wondering whether this would be the case or not, but Nick Nurse is bringing Paul George back with three fouls – 10:55 PM Tony Jones Tjonesonthenba And there it is. Paul George's first bucket as a Sixers is a catch and shoot 3 from the corner.... And then Paul George picks up his third foul on an illegal screen....Three pretty avoidable fouls...... – 10:42 PM Gerald Bourguet GeraldBourguet Devin Booker gets caught on a Paul George screen for PG's 3rd foul, and Book immediately put up 3 fingers as soon as the whistle blew lol – 10:42 PM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam Paul George is on the board as a Sixer. He hits a corner three to open the second quarter and give the Sixers the lead. Credit Tyrese Maxey with the assist. – 10:42 PM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam Suns lead, 28-26, after one quarter. Paul George went scoreless — 0-5 from the field — but Kyle Lowry and Guerschon Yabusele led the Sixers' offense (?!) – 10:39 PM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam Paul George 0-4 from the field, with a pair of close misses on threes just now. Yabusele connects on another — this one from the corner — to cut the Suns lead to two points. – 10:37 PM Ball Don't Lie Balldontlie Paul George is focused on making his Sixers debut tonight against the Suns (via pic.x.com/xvN1E2uxFB – 4:07 PM Ky Carlin Ky_Carlin Paul George has been upgraded to probable for tonight against the Suns. It looks like the PG8 era will begin for Philly tonight in the Valley of the Sun #Sixers – 3:14 PM Duane Rankin DuaneRankin "Just his skill set. He can score on all three levels. He can get hot quick." Tyus Jones on Paul George, who looks to make his 76ers debut tonight against the Suns. Hasn't played yet this season due to a knee injury. #Suns #76ers pic.x.com/c68oGiDg2Y – 2:12 PM StatMuse statmuse Paul George in team debuts: As a Pacer — 4 PTS 3 REB 2 AST As a Thunder — 28 PTS 6 REB 6 3P As a Clipper — 33 PTS 9 REB 4 AST How many for PG tonight? pic.x.com/UPKuDLQUNf – 2:03 PM Tony Jones Tjonesonthenba Paul George says he's around 90 percent sure that he will make his season debut tonight in Phoenix against the Suns He said he's cleared all the hurdles. He will go through shoot this morning and make sure the knee is sound – 1:12 PM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam New: Kicking off the week with a LOADED 5 Sixers thoughts: – Paul George expected to play tonight – How I'd alter the rotation – Jared McCain + Eric Gordon on playing with each other – Caleb Martin keeps getting fouled – When will Joel Embiid play? phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an... – 8:45 AM Sirius XM NBA SiriusXMNBA Tune into The Starting Lineup with & Joel Embiid Story. Paul George's Debut Grant Williams & Jayson Tatum Play HEADLINES!! Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive Call the Show: 855-NBA-JUMP (855-622-5867) pic.x.com/Ct100xiwCE – 7:02 AM Emiliano Carchia Sportando Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George make his season debut on Monday sportando.basketball/en/philadelphi... – 2:29 AM Kurt Helin basketballtalk Paul George reportedly to make 76ers debut Monday night vs. Suns nbcsports.com/nba/news/paul-... – 8:03 PM Gerald Bourguet GeraldBourguet Bradley Beal (right elbow sprain) remains questionable for tomorrow's game against the 76ers. Joel Embiiid remains out for Philly, while Paul George is expected to return (listed as questionable) – 7:34 PM Adam Aaronson SixersAdam Paul George is set to make his Sixers regular season debut tomorrow night in Phoenix, according to reports, with Joel Embiid still out of action: phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an... – 7:16 PM Bill Reiter sportsreiter Paul George is expected to make his debut tomorrow for the Sixers, a source tells first with the news. – 7:08 PM Ball Don't Lie Balldontlie BREAKING: Paul George is expected to make his Sixers debut on Monday vs. the Suns, per pic.x.com/DXsYFrOM65 – 7:06 PM Shams Charania ShamsCharania Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is expected to make his season debut on Monday vs. the Phoenix Suns, barring any setbacks, sources tell ESPN. pic.x.com/n2nHUtaNNE – 7:03 PM Tim Bontemps TimBontemps The Sixers say Paul George — who has yet to play this season with a bone bruise in his left knee — is questionable tomorrow in Phoenix against the Suns, the start of Philly's West Coast trip. Philly is at the Clippers, George's former team, Wednesday. Joel Embiid remains out. – 7:02 PM

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Law Murray: One of Paul George's concerns while he was still with the Clippers last season was being a "Glue Guy" after Batum and Covington were traded Batum said today that PG wanted Nico to stay in Philly — For now, PG has to remain a #GlueGuy in 76ers lineup pic.x.com/JHSWXF25qO -via Twitter / November 6, 2024 "We were able to get three guys who are tough, hard-playing guys," Ballmer told ESPN of signing Derrick Jones Jr., Kris Dunn and Nico Batum. "And we still have the ability to consistently make ourselves better. So, it was the right choice for us. "Paul obviously thought it was the right choice for him. I'll miss him. Very good human being. Like him a lot, except when they play us. Wish him all the best, just not when they play us. And he was a good Clipper." -via ESPN / November 6, 2024 The Clippers were willing to make a deal with their division rival, according to sources, but were looking for something of value to help restock their asset cupboard if they were going to take back an undesirable contract and be in the second apron. Swapping Paul George for Andrew Wiggins, who has three years and $85 million left on a four-year, $109 million deal, plus other salaries to make the math work, would have been acceptable only if the Clippers received a young player such as Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski and a pick or two. .... But league sources say Kuminga's name never seriously came up in talks of any significance and the Clippers felt they weren't getting enough positive assets to move forward in this new second apron world . "Nothing," a league source told ESPN, "is better than something. -via ESPN / November 6, 2024