Whether Paul George is considered “soft” depends on who you ask.
For many, the notion of labeling the Los Angeles Clippers star as “soft” might be unexpected.
After all, he’s a four-time All-NBA defender, which speaks volumes about his defensive prowess.
However, former teammate Evan Turner had some harsh words for George.
Paul George’s former teammate, Evan Turner, says George has a “history of not showing up” and believes a duo of Paul George and Joel Embiid would be “soft.” “I never met a human that would let a media rumor drive his energy or personality…You know how soft that team gonna be if he and Embiid go together? It’d probably be the most skilled duo ever since Kobe and Shaq.”
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Turner and Paul George only shared the court for a short period, playing together in a total of 27 games during the 2013-14 season with the Indiana Pacers.
Despite being a six-time All-NBA star, Paul George has yet to reach the NBA Finals, and his last appearance in the Conference Finals was in 2021.
Additionally, his shooting percentages in the playoffs is notably lower (42% FG, 35% 3PT) compared to the regular season (44% FG, 38% 3PT).
While postseason play typically features tougher competition, Turner’s remarks may hold more truth than initially perceived.
The Los Angeles Clippers’ 2023-24 season was a tremendous disappointment as George could not lead his team past the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the playoffs.
Fellow star Kawhi Leonard was injured for much of that series.