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LA Clippers 2019-2020 player profiles: Paul George

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers and his daughter look at a mural which was unveiled after the introductory news conference at Green Meadows Recreation Center on July 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. at Green Meadows Recreation Center on July 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 24: Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers and his daughter look at a mural which was unveiled after the introductory news conference at Green Meadows Recreation Center on July 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. at Green Meadows Recreation Center on July 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 24: New Clippers player Paul George speaks at a press conference at the Green Meadows Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. George and Leonard were introduced to the media and fans as the newest members of the Clippers. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Daily Breeze via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 24: New Clippers player Paul George speaks at a press conference at the Green Meadows Recreation Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. George and Leonard were introduced to the media and fans as the newest members of the Clippers. (Photo by Scott Varley/MediaNews Group/Daily Breeze via Getty Images) /

After finishing third in MVP voting, Paul George joins the LA Clippers in hopes of bringing the team their first ever NBA Championship.

The last time we saw Paul George on an NBA court, he was the defender on a series-winning buzzer beater by Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers. At the time, no one had any inkling that the play would be his last as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Flash forward to July 6 and the whole NBA world was shocked to find out George had been traded to the LA Clippers in order to partner up with Kawhi Leonard who joined the team in free agency.

George is now part of his third team in four years. He also is recovering from injuries to both shoulders which he had repaired this summer after playing through during the playoffs. George, who grew up as a Clippers fan, has the opportunity to bring the team not only their first ever Western Conference Finals appearance, but their first ever NBA Championship.

Fans won’t get to see George play right out of the gate. As he recovers from his surgeries, there are rumors he could miss up to six weeks to start the season. While that’s probably a very conservative estimate, the team has not yet given any official word on a timetable.

There’s no question what his addition to this team means, but before we get more into that, let’s look at his prowess on both ends of the court.

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