Ever since the NBA shut down on March 11th, a lot has happened in the world. In terms of the Coronavirus, millions of people have been infected with it worldwide, and over 100,000 people in the United States have died from it. Meanwhile, over the past couple of weeks, protests have been going on all across the world following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of the police. 

Today, the Los Angeles Clippers released a powerful short film called "While We Were Away" which speaks on many of the events of the last three months. This film was narrated by Paul George and there are some very poignant lines that truly make you think and reflect on everything that is happening in the world right now.

NBA players are constantly being asked to debate who some of the greatest players of all time are. It’s a pretty tired discourse that always results in a discrepancy between generations. If you were born after 1995, you probably think LeBron James is the GOAT. If you were born after 1980, Michael Jordan is likely your goat. Meanwhile, if you grew up in the 60s, you might say someone like Bill Russell or Wilt Chamberlain.

Now, players are asked about their all-time starting fives as this allows them to pay homage to multiple different players amongst numerous positions. Recently, Paul George was asked by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski about his starting five and the Clippers star gave an interesting answer, albeit one that may upset some purists out there.

“I would have Bron [LeBron James] at the point, Kobe [Bryant] at the two,” George said. “Yeah, I know Michael is the best, but I grew up on Kobe, so I would put Kobe at the two. My three, I would put Larry [Bird] at my three. At my four I will put KG [Kevin Garnett]. And my five I will put Shaq [O’Neal].”

Not including Jordan will definitely upset some of the oldheads out there but considering he chose Kobe instead, you can’t really blame him. You’re always going to be biased towards your favorite and at the end of the day, George is only human.

Let us know in the comments below who you would put as your starting five.

LeBron James and Paul George are among some of the best players in the entire NBA. Throughout the years, they have had some pretty fun matchups against each other, especially when James played for the Miami Heat and George played for the Indiana Pacers. Back in 2013, the two had a pretty contentious playoff series against one another and it led to some pretty incredible plays out on the court.

Recently, it was the anniversary of George's poster dunk on LeBron and the clip started to resurface on social media. To celebrate the occasion, George took to Instagram where he sent a light jab at LeBron while also giving him some respect, noting that he upped his game in the playoffs because James was pushing him so hard.

Paul George has been consistently praised over the years for his signature shoes with Nike. All of his silhouettes have been touted as fire by both sneakerheads and ballplayers. However, his most recent shoe, the Nike PG 4, has gotten a bit more of a lukewarm reception. The silhouette and material combination is fairly unorthodox and when brands start to experiment, the results can be polarizing. Luckily, the PG 4 has been aided by some dope colorways and even a collaboration with Gatorade.

Now, the Nike PG 4 is getting yet another “Gatorade” colorway that flexes the brand’s OG color scheme. Of course, I am talking about green and orange. As you can tell from the official images below, the shoe has orange on the insole, cuff lining, and even the laces. From there, the toe box and tongue tab are green. Paul George branding is found all over the toe box as his logo is repeated throughout, creating an interesting effect. Overall, these are some colorful kicks and will surely make you stand out on the court.

A release date has yet to be determined so stay tuned for any updates.

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Over the past few months, Nike and Take-Two Interactive have been touting their Gamer Exclusive Program which allows NBA 2K20 players to win the chance to purchase exclusive Nike Basketball shoes on the SNKRS App. Numerous dope colorways have come out over the last few months and with the MyPlayer Nation playoffs underway, Nike is coming through with even more heat.

For instance, a special edition of the Nike LeBron 17 came out last week and this weekend, we can expect a brand new Nike PG 4. The Paul George signature shoe will be made over in brown “Digi-camo” as well as neon colors like yellow, and turquoise. If you want the chance to buy these, you will have to win a MyPlayer Nation playoff game between April 25th and April 29th. These will be very limited so just because you win a game doesn’t mean you’ll actually grab a pair. Needless to say, copping these will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you will be playing NBA 2K20 this weekend. It’s not like you’ll have anything better to do.

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Paul George continues to raise his profile in the NBA every single year and thanks to his play out on the court, he has his very own signature shoe. This year, the fourth installment was released in the form of the Nike PG 4. Fans have been a bit skeptical in regards to this silhouette although, over the past few weeks, we have received numerous dope colorways that will surely appeal to all of the ballplayers out there.

Fans of Nike and Jordan Brand will know that the “Bred” colorway is a staple. Of course, this is the colorway made famous by Michael Jordan while playing for the Chicago Bulls. The upper of this sneaker is black while red highlights find their way all throughout the silhouette. It’s a look that suits the model to perfection and if you need something for your upcoming rec league basketball season, these are certainly a great option that you’ll want to check out.

According to Sneaker News, you can expect these to drop on April 18th for $110 USD. In the meantime, let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Lou Williams has been one of the most consistent sixth men in the NBA over the past few years and has been a great depth player for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are expected to be title contenders once the playoffs roll around and Williams will most likely be a huge part of that. Last night, Williams helped his team put away the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 136-130. It was a hard-fought game for both teams, especially the Clippers who struggled at times. 

Amid those struggles, Williams appeared to get in an argument with Paul George over defensive assignments. As you can see in the clip below, the two players exchanged some words and eventually, the clip made its way to social media. Williams immediately took to Twitter to deescalate the situation.

Paul George’s signature sneaker line with Nike has been frequently applauded for its dope silhouettes. The affordable sneaker has seen numerous iterations over the years, including some video games and space-themed colorways. Fans were curious to see what the Nike PG 4 would look like and when the shoe was revealed, some were disappointed, while others were excited. The silhouette has proven to be polarizing although for now, it seems to be doing just fine on the market.

The latest PG 4 colorway to be revealed is the “Oreo” offering which can be found below. As you can see from the official images below, the shoe features white and black mesh uppers. The Nike swoosh is black while the midsole is white with grey speckles splattered all the way throughout. It may be a simple colorway but there are plenty of subtle details to keep you excited.

According to Sneaker News, these kicks will be dropping on Monday, March 16th, for $110 USD. If you need something clean for the court, these will definitely be a great option. Let us know in the comments below what you think of these and whether or not you plan on copping.

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Paul George is easily one of the best players in the NBA when he is at the top of his game. The Los Angeles Clippers have been thriving with him in their lineup and as the playoffs approach, it's clear the team is a contender to win it all. Having said that, players like George are able to get away with a lot. When you're a star, the officials give you the benefit of the doubt, especially if you've been kind to the referees over the years. On Monday night, that's exactly what happened to George as he got away with an absolutely egregious non-call.

In the clip below, George can be seen with a ton of space in front of him. When he gets the ball, he takes an obscene amount of steps before going with a dunk. If you watch closely, it's clear he took way more steps than you're allowed to. Regardless, the referee let it slide and George went on his way. 

In the aftermath of Kobe Bryant's passing, a number of NBA players who wear No. 8 or No. 24 have decided to informally retire the numbers in honor of the Laker legend. On the other hand, Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is reportedly thinking about changing his jersey number to No. 24 as way to pay tribute to Bryant, who wore the number for the second half of his illustrious career.