Paul George’s transfer to the Philadelphia 76ers hasn’t been a hit to date. The staff languishes in 14th place within the East and has a 2-9 document. On a extra particular person stage, the ahead isn’t having the perfect time both. He’s solely performed 5 video games and averaging 17.2 factors, a disappointing return. His journey again house to LA didn’t go effectively, because the Sixers misplaced to the Lakers and the Clippers. Whereas he hasn’t had a lot to smile about, he did chuckle at JJ Redick’s efforts to thwart him.
On the newest episode of Podcast P, George revealed he had an opportunity to meet up with the Lakers head coach after Philadelphia’s 116-106 loss and requested him why he needed to scheme so arduous towards him when he knew the ahead wasn’t taking part in at 100%. He said,
“I noticed JJ after the sport, and we talked and laughed a bit. Cos you understand they had been trapping, and sending doubles, and taking part in up within the choose and rolls, and I’m like ‘JJ I’m on minute restriction! Let me hoop, let me play! Like chill with the hedges and the doubles and let me hoop! I’m not there for lengthy!’”
With Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid lacking, the Lakers solely had George to fret about and Redick didn’t let the veteran discover his groove. The consequence was a dismal outing, the place he completed with 9 factors on 30% capturing from the sphere. George tried six three-pointers and didn’t financial institution any.
Whereas the veteran ahead was annoyed about Redick’s gameplan for him, he’s glad the rookie head coach is prospering in his new position.
PG’s dialog with Redick earlier than the Lakers’ job
Paul George was among the many handful who knew that the Lakers had been eyeing JJ Redick to be the franchise’s new head coach earlier than it turned public information. The nine-time All-Star wasn’t shocked a few staff wanting the previous Clippers guard to steer their roster and revealed on an episode of Podcast P that he had a phrase with him in regards to the prospect of him taking the Lakers job. The 76ers superstar said,
“I talked with JJ earlier than him taking that job, I received an opportunity to inform him, ‘Good luck, I’m rooting for you,’ placing my perception that he’ll do an awesome job.”
Redick’s begin to life because the Lakers’ head coach has been spectacular. The Lakers are 7-4 and sixth within the West, which isn’t precisely groundbreaking, however his elaborate set performs and in-game changes have earned him plaudits. He’s rejuvenated Anthony Davis, who’s among the many early contenders to win the MVP award and is bringing the perfect out of Austin Reaves.
Expectations are all the time excessive for the Lakers, and below JJ Redick, they may finally handle to fulfill them.
