76ers' Paul George denounces boos on return to Los Angeles: 'That's stupid'

Paul George officially returned to Los Angeles on Wednesday night as the 76ers lost 110-98 to the Clippers.

George was traded to the Clippers before the start of the 2019-20 season as he was supposed to be a member of a new dynasty the organization was looking to build with Kawhi Leonard. He was a three-time All-Star with Los Angeles, but the Clippers never reached the NBA Finals.

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George greets the crowd during the first half of a Wednesday NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 6, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Before the 2024/25 season, George left the Clippers to pursue new tasks. He signed a contract with the 76ers in hopes of pairing him with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey to take the team to the next level.

George's appearance at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday was just the second game he has appeared in so far this season. He scored 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes. The Clippers supporters booed him every time he touched the ball.

“It’s stupid,” he said of the boos. “I was a free agent. It wasn't about demanding a trade or going against the team. I did what was best for me in that situation.”

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George sits on the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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George played just 24 minutes as Philadelphia fell to 1-6.

“He got a lot of attention, a lot of double teams,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said. “He had some good balls and played pretty good defense at times, but again he’s still working his way back in terms of fitness.”

George was struggling with a knee injury.

“They're throwing a lot of things at me that I'm not ready for right now because I'm still trying to get healthy,” George said. “I'll feel better. I will work hard, but it is a difficult phase.”

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

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Last season he averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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