vox888 LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard wasn’t surprised to see Paul George become a former teammate, declining his player option and becoming a free agent with the Philadelphia 76ers, because it’s the way basketball is done. vox888
‘PG 13’ actually wanted to continue playing for the Clippers, but the team rejected his offer of a 3-year, no-trade option, leading the 34-year-old to stay in Los Angeles.
Crossing over to Atlantic City, he signed a four-year, $212 million deal to join forces with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
“We knew what was going to happen before the season started,” he said during a training camp for the U.S. national basketball team on Tuesday.
“We know what the conclusion is going to be, so we’ve discussed all possibilities,”
“So it’s not surprising at all.” ( vox888 )
“How much do I have to carry as a team leader in the upcoming season? It’s the same as last year, nothing has changed.”
George still feels disrespected by the Clippers, who offered him only a two-year, $60 million contract, so it’s better to go our separate ways.