3 reasons why Paul George may be the greatest Clipper of all time

In 2019, the LA Clippers made arguably one of the biggest trades in NBA history for the two-way superstar Paul George. Not only were a ton of draft picks involved, but the Clippers’ front office gave up two foundational pieces in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari.

Since then, George has left a strong mark on the franchise. On and off the court, George represents the Clipper culture at the highest level. Performance-wise, George has carried his team on many occasions regardless of the outcome. He has also taken a vital leadership role in the locker room to build impeccable chemistry on the floor.

Through adversity, George stepped up and gave the game his all. As one of the few players who played a prominent role in changing the Clipper mentality, George has also led the way in countless historical comebacks. Though this is only his fourth season with the organization, George makes a strong case for the greatest Clipper of all time.

3. Forever a Clipper

Throughout his time with the LA Clippers, Paul George has repeatedly reminded fans that he wants to finish his career with the franchise. This was a turning point in the franchise’s history, as George is one of the best talents the Clippers have ever seen.

Furthermore, fresh off his reminder to Clipper fans, George signed a 4-year, $190 million contract extension. Having George locked in for the next few seasons allowed the franchise to surround him with some of the league’s best role players. Additionally, current players (at the time) adjusted their contracts to remain with the Clippers as they understood the team was aiming for long-term sustainability.

That said, George has been part of the LA Clipper family all his life. He has previously brought up how his childhood consisted of the Clippers. The LA culture has surrounded him throughout his childhood, and he wants to keep this going until the end of his professional career.