Paul George made a bold claim when he put himself in his list of the best two-way players in the history of the NBA. This had fans sharing their two cents.
Speaking on his Podcast With P, the LA Clippers star put himself alongside Gary Payton (PG), Michael Jordan (SG), George (SF), Kevin Garnett (PF), and Hakeem Olajuwon (C). Needless to say, this garnered mixed reactions from fans.
Paul George’s best two-way players at each position in NBA history:
PG – Gary Payton
SG – Michael Jordan
SF – Paul George
PF – Kevin Garnett
C – Hakeem Olajuwon
“Healthy and locked in I think I’m up there with the best to play both ends”
(Via @PodcastPShow ) pic.twitter.com/J5CGfM0Ngj
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 13, 2023
One of the fans believed he wasn’t better than Scottie Pippen. “I respect PG’s confidence, but there’s no way he’s a better two-way player than Scottie Pippen.”
I respect PG’s confidence, but there’s no way he’s a better two way player than Scottie Pippen. You can give him the advantage for his offensive game, but defensively? Nah https://t.co/HKRx0DfBBy
— Jory Dreher (@JDreherLN) March 13, 2023
Some believed LeBron James deserved to be on the list instead of George.
Ya sorry putting yourself about Lebron James among others is silly. Especially when a guy on your own team is a better all time two way SF than you. Yes Lebron defense is no long good. But for his overall career he is elite https://t.co/NWwh3Z3J1Q
— Corey B (@CoreyB08) March 13, 2023
One fan agreed.
He’s telling the truth ! https://t.co/ZKqpmENoQc
— Emery (@emery_doesit) March 13, 2023
Another fan was rather blunt with the response to PG’s take: “That’s is a delusional list. He is nowhere near the best of all time. He doesn’t know history. Sad!”
That’s is a delusional list. He is no where near on the best of all time. He doesn’t know history. Sad! https://t.co/mZ0lA26LQC
— CrashDavis (@CrashDavis8) March 13, 2023
One fan picked his teammate Kawhi Leonard.
KAWHI IS BETTER THAN PG https://t.co/GluYbqEDOm
— Zero Chapeo 🇩🇴 (@Kenrozay_) March 13, 2023
It goes without saying that George makes for a solid two-way player in the modern-day NBA, however, his claim does raise eyebrows. While he is a prolific scorer and an excellent perimeter defender, his health has always been a cause for concern.
Paul George Explains The Bad Defense In Today’s NBA
While George can play some scintillating defense, he isn’t a huge fan of the aspect of the play in the current NBA landscape. Speaking on his podcast, he shared his reasons behind his take.
“[Handchecking is] a foul now,” he explained. “It’s killing the game a little bit. Now we can’t be defenders. You can’t defend as well as we used to. You can get in the ball in pick-and-rolls like you can be aggressive, you can be physical. [But] you can’t do any of that now. The offensive player has the advantage now.”
When he’s not sharing his views on the sport and adding himself to the pantheon of greats, George is playing his part for the Clippers on the hardwood. The ongoing season has him averaging 23.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.2 assists as LA looks to book a playoff berth.
Only time will tell if George will indeed go down in NBA history as one of the best two-way players, but there’s no denying that he’s fully capable of being one if he stays healthy and consistent.
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