Kawhi Leonard Breaks SILENCE on Paul George Departure From Los Angeles Clippers
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Kawhi Leonard sat in chair and peered down at reporters after Team USA practice Tuesday, looking uninterested but at least willing to talk about Paul George leaving the Clippers, saying it was “no surprise” that his running mate for five years in Los Angeles took a four-year, $212-million deal from the Philadelphia 76ers.
Leonard said he and George had conversations all season about their contract extensions. Leonard agreed to a three-year, $152-million deal deal in January, a deal that was offered to and eventually turned down by George.
On his “Podcast P with Paul George,” George said it was important to keep Leonard informed of his contract status.
Leonard initially declined to talk about George during his interview session Sunday but later clarified he didn’t have a problem with George’s decision.