Paul George reveals ironical 2017 near miss of joining Kawhi Leonard at Spurs

Paul George has hit ground running in recent weeks after making his debut for LA Clippers. former Oklahoma City Thunder star made move to LA in July earlier this year when OKC Thunder traded George to Clippers for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari. However, George has w revealed that San Antonio Spurs were his first choice in 2017 when he requested a trade from Indiana Pacers. reason? Paul George wanted to team up with his current teammate Kawhi Leonard, who played for Spurs till 2018. 

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NBA: Paul George reveals Spurs ambition

In an interview with ESPN, Paul George's Spurs ambitions were revealed. Kawhi Leonard is reported to have demanded Paul George's acquisition at Clippers this season. However, it w appears that George first had idea of teaming up with Leonard two years ago.  Clippers' decision to pair two was met with widespread excitement from Clippers fans. However, y were made to wait for 14 games before y could see both George and Leonard take to court toger. duo finally featured during Clippers' win over Boston Celtics on Thursday.

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NBA: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard pair up for first time

Clippers played out a 107-104 overtime thriller against Eastern Conference leaders Boston Celtics as Paul George and Kawhi Leonard played in tandem for first time this season. Facing a 10-point deficit in fourth quarter, Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley came to fore for Clippers. Clippers had to grind out a win against a Boston Celtics side rewned for ir defence, but win against Celtics showed that Clippers are much more than just Paul George-Kawhi Leonard pairing. Kawhi Leonard looked a little rusty as he made his return after missing Clippers' last three games with a knee injury.

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