Published 17:38 IST, January 9th 2020
Paul George dismisses Montrezl Harrell's claim of power struggle within Clippers squad
NBA star Paul George has issued a response to LA Clippers teammate Montrezl Harrell's postgame comments after the recent loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Paul George and the rest of LA Clippers squad scraped through a narrow win against the struggling New York Knicks outfit on Monday (Tuesday morning IST). They were in dire need of a win after a game to forget against the Memphis Grizzlies a day before. Post the loss to the Grizzlies, Clippers star Montrezl Harrell gave a dubious interview which hinted at a possible rift in the LA-based team's dressing room. However, Paul George has denied all these rumours with a swift reply.
Montrezl Harrell brought his A-Game in the win against the New York Knicks
34 PTS / 61.9 FG% / 6 REB / 3 AST
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 6, 2020
An All-Star performance from @MONSTATREZZ 👉 https://t.co/kw8BZudidp pic.twitter.com/ye3yF38S0t
Paul George dismissed rumours of a rift in the LA Clippers dressing room after Montrezl Harrell comments
Montrezl Harrell on the vibe of the Clippers locker room after the Grizzlies loss:
— Farbod Esnaashari (@Farbod_E) January 4, 2020
"I don't know brother. That may be another problem right there." pic.twitter.com/Rqr6cmkUCf
Paul George, who joined the LA Clippers in a blockbuster deal from Oklahoma City Thunder to play alongside Kawhi Leonard, dismissed any claims of an inner power struggle within the LA squad after a sudden drop in form. The Clippers, who were without the services of star player Kawhi Leonard, were made to work hard in order to beat the Knicks by a 135-132 scoreline. In conversation with Ben Golliver of Washington Post, Paul George said that “We’re shaping up well… We’re going through this experience w/ a full-on team mindset… [The locker room] isn’t an issue at all. It’s coming from a guy who wants to win & it’s coming from a good place.”
Paul George with this gorgeous dunk from behind the basket against the Knicks
PAUL GEORGE! HOW?! 🤯#ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/w75fc0uWGB
— NBA TV (@NBATV) January 5, 2020
Image Courtesy: Paul George Twitter
17:38 IST, January 9th 2020