Published 15:31 IST, February 5th 2021
Paul George has the best response to Dudley's new book: 'Dudes love throwing my name in'
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George reacted to the comments Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley made about him in his new book about the NBA bubble.
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NBA 2019-20 season was completed in a bubble environment due to COVID-19 pandemic, which had players staying in an enclosed of Walt Disney World in Orlando. Players described bubble with varying emotions, mostly affected by isolation. Teams who made 2020 Finals stayed longer, while some returned home after regular-season games held at beginning.
This week, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley released his book 'Inside NBA Bubble: A Championship Season under Quarantine', which explores ir time inside NBA bubble. What was discussed, however, was what Dudley wrote about Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George.
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“But we think it’s disrespectful for Paul George, who hasn’t won, to put himself on level of Bron and AD," Dudley says in his book. "This motivates us". George was asked about excerpt in an interview later on.
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Paul George comments on Jared Dudley book about NBA bubble
"God bless him," is what George said when asked about same. He added that he does kw what it is, but "dudes love throwing" his name in "stuff". "But God Bless you, Jared". While it is t clear as to what Dudley is referring to, it could be George talking about him and Kawhi Leonard being best duo in league.
After 2020 title, many considered Anthony Davis and LeBron James best duo league – trumping even Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. NBA Twitter debated about comment, some siding with Dudley, some with George. Some even asked who Dudley was, and how could he call out someone like George.
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue was also asked about comment. "A book?! Jared Dudley?!" he asked, adding that he cant cuss on camera while maintaining that he does t care.
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Jared Dudley Lakers contract
Early December, Lakers re-signed Dudley to a one-year contract. Dudley contributed from bench, averaging 1.5 points and 1.2 rebounds in 45 regular-season games for team. Dudley is playing his 14th NBA season.
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(Im credits: Jared Dudley, Paul George Instagram)
15:31 IST, February 5th 2021