Paul George Comes Clean on How James Harden Affects Clippers’ On-Court Tactics

The Los Angeles Clippers have earned a reputation as perennial contenders who have often come close to winning the NBA title but ultimately fell short. The Clippers were purchased by former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for a whopping $2 billion in 2014. Ballmer’s involvement injected renewed hope and optimism into the fanbase about the team’s future. Ballmer has stuck to his word and invested heavily to improve the Clippers title chances, but a title has always eluded them.

With the acquisition of James Harden, there is a sense that this could finally be their year. And Paul George’s recent comments about Harden have only heightened those expectations.

Can the Clippers break their duck?

The Los Angeles Clippers have started the season with inconsistency. The Clippers have lost two games out of 5 games played. However, their home form is imperious, winning all three of their match-ups. Their form will improve drastically once James Harden settles in with his new teammates. Harden is expected to make his Clippers debut against the New York Knicks later tonight.

However, Paul George has already given fans reasons to be excited, as Harden impressed during the Clippers; practice session. During a conversation on his podcast, PG revealed that he is pretty excited by Harden’s playmaking skills and lob threat. He said, “We watched James play in practice today and you just forget that he is a bucket. That’s crazy adding that to this team. I haven’t seen us throw that many lobs since I’ve been here. He made it look so easy”. Considering that Paul George gets to see Harden’s skills up close in daily practice and he’s clearly excited, could we be on the verge of witnessing a revival of the “Lob City” era?

When Los Angeles became “Lob City”

The “Lob City” era was a thrilling and high-flying period in the history of the Los Angeles Clippers. It began in the early 2010s when the team acquired star players like Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan. The trio, along with other talented teammates, revolutionized the way the game was played. Lob City became synonymous with alley-oop dunks, fast-paced offenses, and electrifying highlights.

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Led by Chris Paul’s court vision and the athleticism of Griffin and Jordan, the Clippers emerged as contenders in the Western Conference. Although they didn’t secure an NBA championship during this era, they brought excitement and hope to the Clippers fanbase. They left a lasting impact on the franchise’s history and transformed them into a competitive force in the league.

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