How Kawhi Leonard's extension factored into Paul George leaving for 76ers in NBA free agency

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How Kawhi Leonard's extension factored into Paul George leaving for 76ers in NBA free agency
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The Clippers didn’t tell Paul George of their future plans. And George then decided he wouldn’t be part of them.

The Clippers didn’t tell Paul George of their future plans.which he did early Monday by agreeing to terms with the 76ers

, when they did not inform the forward of their plans to re-sign fellow All-Star Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst revealed Sunday as the free-agency negotiation window opened. George will now join a new big three in Philadelphia alongside former MVP Joel Embiid and fellow superstar Tyrese Maxey after reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $212 million deal.“Here’s the problem — when signed Kawhi to that deal, whatever it was, last December or January, they never told Paul George about it,” Windorst said Sunday on ESPN. “Paul George found out about it when the rest of the world found out about it.

While it may seem like a minor slight for the Clippers not to tell George of their plans, especially since it involved another player, there are certain ways to make superstars feel wanted.George had a $48.8 million player option with the Clippers for the 2024-25 season, and Leonard’s status would affect him since he discussed a potential extension with the franchise.

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