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Joseph Salvador

Paul George Explains Why He Wanted Russell Westbrook on Clippers After Lakers Turmoil

Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the Lakers was a turbulent one to say the least. The former MVP was constantly criticized for his play on a team that fell drastically short of expectations and it all came to an end when he was traded to the Jazz in February. He would never suit up with the team, agreeing to a buyout before signing with the Clippers. 

Now, his former Thunder and current Clippers teammate Paul George took an opportunity to address the Westbrook critics and why he wanted the all-time great with him in Los Angeles. 

“He just did it. He just did it in Washington,” George said Tuesday night on Westbrook’s elite play with the Wizards. “No one was saying none of this when he was in Washington. 

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