Paul George Says He’s Been Battling “Depression” And “Anxiety” During Shooting Slump

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After a string of subpar performances, Paul George bounced back in a big way by making NBA history in Game 5, dropping 35 points on 66% shooting in an insane 24 minutes of play-time.

This is a highly encouraging sign for the Clippers, but one has to wonder: why was he struggling so much in the first place? According to him, he has been “in a dark place” since the bubble started.

“The bubble got the best of me, I was just in a dark place. I really wasn’t here, I checked out. These past couple games it was just difficult, but shout out to people that stood behind me, who was in my corner, the positivity, my teammates, my family friends, everybody. Thank everybody who reached out to me.”

It seems PG’s head just wasn’t in a good place since the playoffs began. But if the Clippers are to make any noise this postseason, they’ll need him at the top of his game.

Hopefully, this game becomes the new normal for him going forward this postseason.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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