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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, CALIFORNIA – JULY 24: Paul George and Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers arrive to their introductory press 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. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Role

Paul George won’t be the team’s main superstar, but that doesn’t mean he won’t get a lot of attention. With Kawhi being so… well, Kawhi, George will end up being the face of the team in the media.

As was said in the last slide, George will likely carry most of the offensive load. He has played with a superstar the past couple of seasons in Russell Westbrook, so being able to defer at certain times should not be an issue. The real interesting part will be seeing who takes the lead when games come down to clutch time.

George has been known to call out teammates in the past for not giving him the ball in clutch situations, most notably C.J. Miles in a Pacers playoff loss in 2017. Still, it’s hard to imagine him calling out guys like Williams or Leonard should a similar situation arise.

A lot of focus will be on the pair as the clock to win ticks away. Both players have options in their third year with the team, so winning as soon as possible seems to be the end goal.

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Fans won’t see the exact role George has until at least into the regular season, but the potential of he and Leonard together will be well worth the wait.

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