Kawhi Leonard Reacts To Paul George's Playoff Struggles

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Paul George's playoff struggles continue to follow him.

It's well known by NBA fans at this point that Paul George struggles when it comes time for the playoffs. The Playoff P nickname has become a huge meme amongst NBA Twitter and now, they are calling him Pandemic P after a string of poor performances with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last night, George and the Clippers sneaked out a win against the Dallas Mavericks to take a 2-1 series lead in their first round matchup. The win was no thanks to George who scored a measly 11 points while Kawhi Leonard had to step in and get 36. 

Over the last two games, George has gone 3-18 from the three-point line and it's clear that fans are starting to get upset, especially when you consider how many assets the team gave up to bring him on board. However, after the game, Leonard assured fans that the Clippers have George's back and that they aren't worried about his slump.

“It’s going to turn around for him and we got his back," Leonard said confidently. These words are certainly comforting to hear if you are a Clippers fan, although it's definitely concerning that George has struggled. This Mavericks team is no joke and if it weren't for a Luka Doncic injury last night, the Mavs could have stolen the game.

As the series continues, it will be interesting to see whether or not George can turn things around.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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