Paul George on tips he got from Kobe, when he first met Kawhi, and the Lakers | NBA on ESPN
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Wednesday, 20 November 2019 15:09
During the offseason, Ohm Youngmisuk sat down on a boat off Waikiki with LA Clippers forward Paul George for an exclusive interview to discuss his love of the water, the group chat he started with Kawhi Leonard after they both agreed to team up in Los Angeles, the competitiveness of Doc Rivers' team and how his attitude fits in, practicing against Kawhi, who would get the assignment to guard LeBron James late in a game vs. the Los Angeles Lakers, the team's commitment to defense, how a Fresno State vs. San Diego State game in the 2009-10 college basketball season convinced George that Kawhi would be special, whether Kawhi Leonard really is "a fun guy," when the idea of joining Kawhi was born, how hard it was to leave Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder, what changed about him wanting to go to the Lakers, if he really grew up a Clippers fan while idolizing Kobe Bryant, tips he got from Kobe at his Mamba Academy, tips he got from Jerry West, and whether the Clippers can win an NBA title.
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