Despite Suffering From Huge Loss, Clippers Coach Proves His Commitment in Startling Revelation: ?I Can?t Leave My Team Behind?

The Los Angeles Clippers are not really in what one would consider their best season. Currently the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference, the Clippers recently hit a major obstacle when NBA star Paul George sustained an injury that could very well deem him unfit to play for the rest of the season. Despite the issue, the team is likely to secure a spot in the playoffs if things go in their favor in the upcoming games. Amid worrying news of George’s injury, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue recently shared some heartbreaking revelations, proving his utter dedication toward the team.

The Clippers were playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder when fans witnessed star player Paul George sustain a serious injury in the fourth quarter of the game. Following the incident, the franchise announced that the 32-year-old forward will be re-evaluated in two or three weeks.

Clippers Head Coach Ty Lue missed family funerals for his team

The LA Clippers have seven more games to go before the playoffs begin. Given that Paul George is currently sidelined due to a sprained right knee, the pressure of making it to the playoffs has increased more than ever. Amid the tense situation, coach Tyronn Lue managed to take some time off to sit down for an extensive chat with the Pivot Podcast hosts.

As the podcast episode neared the end, co-host Ryan Clark asked Lue to advise kids on how to behave once they become established individuals in the league. The first thing Lue said was to be dedicated and respectful to the game.

The veteran coach then advised them to be a good person and said, “We all have bad days, but you can always be a good person. Sometimes, it could be to a fault, you know. Since December, I lost seven family members, you know, from Mexico but we lost six games in a row so I can’t leave my team behind. I know I should be there for my family and it’s been a tough time, my family wanted me there.”

He then added, “I can take the easy way out and say, ‘I’m gonna go home for a week’. But I just felt like I couldn’t do that.” Coach Lue’s story really shows his dedication to the team and gives a hint as to why the Clippers look in such good shape on the hardwood.

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Paul George sustained a serious injury

The Clippers went against the OKC Thunder twice in back-to-back games the previous week. However, Paul George only managed to take part in a game that saw him limping out of the court. The Clippers star sustained the injury when he collided with OKC Thunder guard Luguentz Dort in the fourth quarter of the game.?George immediately fell to the floor and lay there for several minutes as the medical staff rushed to his side.

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In a post-game conference, Kawhi Leonard was asked about the impact of George’s absence on the team. As per ESPN, Leonard replied, “We got a group of guys that still want to win, that like to play basketball, so we’ll see what happens.”