This week Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers was on a podcast and talked about the Clippers season and how during the playoffs, they did not make any adjustments during their series against the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers blew a 3-1 lead in which they saw double digit leads get blown in the second half of 3 straight games. My biggest issue with this statement is that both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard were both bought to the Clippers to win a championship. Also, when your up double digits on 3 different occasions you have to finish the job.
The Clippers biggest problem last year was expectations. For the first time in forever the Clippers were expected to at least get to the Western Conference Finals, and they crumbled from those expectations. Paul George did not do anything to help as he struggled the entire series. With him blaming former Head Coach Doc Rivers for not adjusting the game plan it seems as though George is pointing the finger to everyone but himself. The Clippers traded multiple first round draft picks to acquire him, he was supposed to get the job done and help get the Clippers over the hump. Also, when you’re up double digits in multiple games it’s on the players to hold on win 1 of those final 3 games.
In addition, George says he wants to retire a Clipper and create a winning environment. George needs realize that the team has championship expectations and he has to play better in big games. I wonder if he can thrive when his team needs him most; he has done a lot of talking this off season and now it’s almost time to put up or shut up. If the Clippers fall short again this season George will hopefully examine his role in the results.
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