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Paul George says his move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Clippers was way bigger than basketball.
George's mom had a stroke when he was just a child. As a result, Paulette George hasn’t been able to travel as much to watch her son play.
That’s why George is thrilled to be back home in Los Angeles playing for the Clippers. George’s parents will be at every home game, and PG knows it’s a special feeling seeing his parents on a nightly basis at Staples Center:
Article Continues Below“[People] think it was a basketball move,” Paul George told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. “And for a lot of reasons, it was a basketball move. But that's not where it comes from.
“It was a lot deeper than me coming here for basketball reasons.”
George was born in Palmdale, California. His idol was Kobe Bryant, but PG was a Clippers fan growing up. George is literally living out a childhood dream right now, so this is memorable for the George family.
George and Kawhi Leonard have both emphasized the importance of playing close to home. With PG and Kawhi leading the way, the Clippers are a force on both sides of the ball, giving them legitimate title aspirations once the playoffs start.
In 26 games this season for the Clippers, George is averaging 23.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists. He's shooting 42.9 percent from the field, 39.5 percent from beyond the arc and 90.9 percent from the free-throw line.
