Paul George officially returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday night as the 76ers lost 110-98 to the Clippers.
George was traded to the Clippers before the start of the 2019-20 season as he was slated to be part of the new dynasty the Clippers were trying to build with Kawhi Leonard. He was a three-time All-Star with Los Angeles, but never reached the NBA Finals with the Clippers.
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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George greets the crowd during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 6, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
George left the Clippers for pastures new before the 2024-25 season. He signed with the 76ers in hopes of taking the team to the next level alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
George's appearance at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday was only his second game so far this season. He recorded 18 points and 7 rebounds in 24 minutes. Clippers fans booed him every time he touched the ball.
“It's ridiculous,” he said of the boos. “I was a free agent. I wasn't asking for a trade or going against the team here. I did what was best for me in the situation.”
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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George only played 24 minutes as Philadelphia lost 6-1.
“He got a lot of attention from a lot of double teams,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said. “He had some good buckets and played some really good defense at times, but again, he's still working on his return in terms of conditioning.”
George was suffering from a knee injury.
“They're throwing a lot at me and I'm not ready at all at the moment because I'm still just trying to get healthy,” George said. “I'll get better. I'll try, but it's pretty tough.”
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
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Last season, he averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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