"He even have enough footage?"- NBA fans react as Clippers plan to give video tribute to Paul George on return

The LA Clippers are preparing to have a video tribute honoring former player Paul George when he returns on Wednesday for the first time since leaving for the Philadephia 76ers in the offseason. NBA fans shared mixed reactions to the news across social media.

George signed a four-year, $212-million contract with Philadelphia after five seasons with the Clippers. A knee injury kept him sidelined for two weeks, but he made his debut for Philadelphia on Monday.

He is expected to play against the Clippers at the new Intuit Dome, where he will be honored with the video tribute. Fans voiced their opinions on the news, with one wondering if the Clippers have enough footage for the tribute, given his injury-plagued run with the franchise:

"He even have enough footage?"

NBA fan reacts to news of the Clippers planning a video tribute for PG

"For what? Being hurt," another said.

"What did he do?" another added.

One fan pointed out how George's critical remarks after his departure from the Clippers, writing:

"Disappointing with all the shade he threw on the organization after he left!"

NBA fan reacts to news of the Clippers planning a video tribute for PG

"Acting like he won them a ring," another said.

"It's just 3 minutes of PG choking in the playoffs," another fan wrote.

However, some fans were more supportive, acknowledging George’s contributions when healthy.

"I'm cool with it. He played well with us. He did his part, can't say the same about someone else currently on the team," one said.

NBA fan reacts to news of the Clippers planning a video tribute for PG

In his five seasons with the Clippers, Paul George averaged 23.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 263 out of a possible 410 games. With LA, he was a three-time NBA All-Star and made it to the playoffs four times, including reaching the Western Conference finals in 2021.

Paul George looking forward to playing former team LA Clippers

Paul George has been looking forward to playing against the LA Clippers. He said the game would be emotional, as he had spent a lot of time with people in LA.

The nine-time All-Star discussed his upcoming return as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers in Monday's episode of "Podcast P with Paul George," saying:

"Returning to familiar places, it's gonna be emotional because you spent so much time with these people and you've really counted them and looked at them as family. It's gonna be fun. I'm looking forward to it. Looking forward to the Wall."

Check out what he had to say below:

George missed the first five games of the Sixers (1-5) because of a knee injury. He made his debut against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, where he finished with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal in 32 minutes.