“My Body is Back 100%”: Los Angeles Clippers Star Signals His Return to Form

The Los Angeles Clippers made the biggest moves in the 2019 NBA Offseason. After heavy speculation of Kawhi Leonard going to the Lakers, he surprised everyone as he chose the Clippers instead. He also brought in six-time All-Star Paul George with him.

Leonard had just come off a championship run with the Raptors, while George was third in MVP voting. The Clippers already had a good squad with Montrezl Harrell, Lou Williams, and Patrick Beverly who gave the Warriors a tough time in the Playoffs. They had coach Doc Rivers, who has won the championship as a coach with the Celtics. So with the addition of two superstars, they were one of the favorites for the NBA title.

In an interview with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, George said that he is confident in his team’s ability to fulfill these expectations.

Paul George says Los Angeles Clippers can go all the way

He’s not only is he confident in his ability, but he also believes in his teammates and the organization.”I feel we have the roster, we have the coach, we have the owner, we’ve got the city. I’m extremely confident in what we can do.  We got championship DNA from our coaching staff to our roster.”

Since arriving from Oklahoma, he has missed over 20 games due to injuries. But he says he has recovered now. “My body is back 100, I’m healthy, the team is only getting healthier.” A healthy Paul George has the potential to be an MVP candidate, and teaming up with Leonard who has the same caliber, is deadly for opposition teams.

In the 42 games, he has played this season, he has put up 21 points 3.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds for the Clippers. He has been above average from the three-point line, shooting 39.9% percent.

Regarding the rivalry with the Lakers, George said, “You have two L.A. teams that can potentially win it all, and I think we both respect that. I think the Lakers respect that, and we as Clippers respect that, that they are a team that we’re possibly going to have to go through to win a championship.”

If the Clippers plan on going all the way, fitness will be key for both Leonard and George. Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell‘s performance off the bench will also be crucial. They’re having excellent seasons as of now, with both averaging 18 points. With the NBA planning on resuming on 31st July, fans will be eager to see if the Clipper can win their first-ever silverware.