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George: Compared with the 76ers, the Clippers are a small-season team. I know how cool it will be to win the championship in Philadelphia

5:19pm, 20 May 2025【Basketball】

May 20th News Recently, Paul George participated in the "ThePivot" podcast and talked about the difference between playing in the 76ers and playing in the Clippers.

He said: "When I was playing in Los Angeles (the Clippers), although I was in a big city, I belonged to the 'little team' from the fan base. The enthusiasm of Philadelphia fans is something I have never experienced before. It's pressure, but as an athlete, I long for this pressure - you want the fans to shout for you and accept their criticism. The other day I was walking on the street with my wife, and the weather in Philadelphia that day was very good, and I just finished practicing in the morning. A passerby shouted at me, 'Damn, you should play on the court, not here Going shopping! ’ It’s really a dilemma. But every time I put on my jersey, I want to fight for this city. ”

"I know how good it would feel if I won the championship here. It’s just a pity that I have encountered too many broken things this season - injuries, fires in my hometown (my home is in the hardest hit area), family affairs, etc. Too many things involve me, making it difficult for me to concentrate on some nights. But yes, the pressure in Philadelphia is real, but this is 'benevolent pressure', and I look forward to playing in Philadelphia."