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Michael Sykes

NBA fans rightfully roasted Paul George for saying he ‘hung banners’ during his time with the Pacers

Paul George Pacers NBA Central Division CJ Fogler LeBron James Indiana

Now, listen. I’m not one to fall victim to the whole RINGZ OVER EVERYTHING culture that has taken over NBA coverage for years.

That’s a zero-sum game for all of us. Only one team can win a championship every year, but that doesn’t mean that other players and other teams aren’t worth appreciating.

Paul George is absolutely one of those players — even if we don’t really trust the Clippers that much. He’s always been one of the best two-way forces in the NBA.

But it’s hard not to admit that the guy is probably a bit off when it comes to looking back on his tenure with the Pacers.

George talked about how he “hung banners” in Indiana on his new Podcast P show. And the rest of us are just trying to figure out which banners he’s talking about.

“I genuinely feel as much as they aren’t happy with how things went about, they boo me because, at the end of the day, it’s love. And I’ve still got love there. I hung banners there. I’ll always be grateful for the time that I was there.” 

Banners, y’all. Are we talking Central Division banners? He has to be, right? George’s number isn’t retired in Indiana. He’s not even sure if his number is going to be retired in Indiana himself.

Generally, when people talk about banners, they’re talking about championships. But the Pacers never actually made it to the NBA Finals during George’s tenure. Indiana came close, sure. But LeBron James was standing in the way. So, yeah. Everyone was a bit confused.

The internet absolutely roasted George for this take.

Listen, man. Championship or bust mentalities suck. But Paul George, this ain’t it.

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