Over the past few years, Paul George has been the subject of overwhelming scrutiny, with many pointing out how the guy always fails to show up when his team needs him most. Just days ago, Jalen Rose went on record to deny that PG was even a superstar-level player.
But after leading the Clippers to a Game 5 victory over Utah, sans Kawhi Leonard, the NBA community is quickly realizing that PG is proving them all wrong.
Here are some of the best reactions to Paul George’s amazing 37-point, 16-rebound night.
WELL, SHUT MY MOUTH: THE CLIPPERS WITHOUT KAWHI JUST BEAT THE JAZZ IN THEIR INSANE ASYLUM. UPSET OF THE CENTURY.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 17, 2021
Please, make sure you fill out the form appropriately. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you. #ClipperNation #NBAonTNT pic.twitter.com/3uz3ghWi5J
— Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) June 17, 2021
plugging this again because i worked too damn hard on proving how good Paul George has been this season and how he's done it.
what you're witnessing in Utah is the culmination of his pivot to isolation.
the narratives, the breakdown, the numbers⬇️pic.twitter.com/lFEQTvCr6N
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) June 17, 2021
Paul George the next time he sees Kawhi Leonard pic.twitter.com/eCy8uFHk8m
— NOTSportsCenter (@NOTSportsCenter) June 17, 2021
“ clippers are done with no kawhi
“ pandemic p gonna show up without kawhi “
“ playoff p sucks lmao “
Paul George walking into Utah tonight :
pic.twitter.com/BqetHZfQbO
— jw (@jwmedia12) June 17, 2021
How us Paul George fans finna sleep tonight 🥱😆 pic.twitter.com/7WYw2bPKez
— PeeWeeDaPlug (@PeeWeeDaPlug) June 17, 2021
All year long, people discredited Paul George’s dominance and said he needed to “do it in the playoffs.”
Is 37/16/5 on the road and a W without Kawhi Leonard good enough for ya’ll?
— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) June 17, 2021
Paul George to NBA fans after carrying the Clippers tonight: pic.twitter.com/j3JOl2xLNz
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) June 17, 2021
The entire Clippers fan base to Paul George rn: pic.twitter.com/WeXTHyEEQK
— Capo (@LobCityCapo) June 17, 2021
Nobody was expecting the Clippers to beat the first-seeded Jazz without their best player. In fact, considering the potential severity of Kawhi’s injury, many considered the series over.
But credit has to be given to Paul George for responding and carrying the load tonight. After so many questionable playoff performances, PG has finally shown that he can deliver on the biggest stage.
But will it be enough to propel them to the Western Finals? Without Kawhi, nobody is sure how much steam the Clippers have left or even if they can win another game against this Utah team.
But, for now, the NBA world is celebrating an impressive and unexpected victory by Paul George and the bunch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y3tO3U-VC8
