Paul George's preaching after Nuggets loss was met with "eye rolls and bewilderment"

Even with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard on ir roster, Los Angeles Clippers failed to make to Western Conference Finals this season. Aiming for ir first franchise title during 2019-20 season, team squandered ir 3-1 le against Denver Nuggets during semi-finals. Nuggets won Game 7 104-89, where Leonard and George only mand to post a combined 24 points. 

Teammates reportedly unhappy with George's optimistic words after Clippers vs Nuggets series dissapointment

While performances were criticized by fans on social media, Paul George's post-game comments reportedly drew negative reactions from his Clippers teammates. Despite ir disappointing loss, George wanted teammates to stay motivated for ar run. According to reports, reactions are also a result of multiple clashes George has h with players throughout post-season. 

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Clippers t impressed with Paul George speech after postseason exit

According to Athletic's Shams Charania, Paul George tried to motivate players after ir loss, asking m to commit to team and prepare for ar championship run. His words, however, resulted in some "eye rolls and bewilderment". While talking to reporters after ir Game 7 loss, George stated that y always knew this wasn't a "championship-or-bust year" for Clippers.

However, ors like Leonard and Lou Williams accepted ir mistake, mitting to do better. Williams even ded that while team has talent, y lacked chemistry. While Clippers were a promising team, team barely got any time to prepare and compete as a time. 

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Paul George post-game interview after Clippers choke vs Nuggets

Reports ded that "multiple teammates h verbal spats with George" during playoffs, which have stemmed from a lack of accountability on George's part. 30-year-old guard scored 10 points during Game 7, while shooting 4-of-16 from field. During playoffs, he averd 20.2 points per game, while shooting 39.8% from field and 33% from three-point line.

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His performance was underwhelming for team and fans both, especially compared to his regular season stats, where he shot 44% from field and 41% from beyond arc. While George also spoke about this season t being a championship run, he even ded that he doesn't think ir roster needs to be altered. “ne. ne. It’s our first year toger,” he said. George ded that everything is about chemistry, and while y have a lot to reflect on, y have to "get better with" it. Both Leonard and George have one more year left in ir contract with Clippers and will have a player option in 2021-22. 

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(Im credits: LA Clippers Twitter, AP)