Paul George had a standout seven-year career with the Indiana Pacers before moving on to other NBA franchises. Now, as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, he’s speaking out about the lack of recognition he’s received from his former team since his departure.
There was a time when the Pacers’ on-court successes were set squarely on Paul George’s shoulders. The 34-year-old swingman won four of his nine All-Star appearances in Indiana, building his reputation as a prolific scorer with a penchant for defense.
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George has shown different versions of his skills on each team. But the Indiana Pacers remain special. PG-13 started his career in Indianapolis after the team drafted him as the 10th overall pick in 2010.
While he was unable to play in the game due to injury, and obviously not his first time back in Indiana, it was peculiar that the Pacers didn’t at least acknowledge their former star.
George once again returned to Indiana earlier this month in a road game with the Sixers, and still did not receive a homecoming tribute from the Pacers.
Paul George’s return to Indiana with the Philadelphia 76ers on Jan. 18 marked yet another chapter in his complex relationship with the Pacers. Though the star forward had a memorable seven-year stint in Indianapolis,
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George opens up and gets candid on his disappointment with the Indiana Pacers organization.
Paul George admitted he still feels slighted by his former team, the Indiana Pacers, for never receiving a tribute video since his departure.
Paul George recently returned to where to all began for him in Indiana with the Pacers, but yet again there was no acknowledgement of it by the organization.George was selected as the No.10 pick i
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