The Los Angeles Clippers still have faint title aspirations if their superstar Kawhi Leonard is able to get healthy, and are looking to stay afloat in the crowded Western Conference playoff picture in the meantime. Wednesday evening saw the return of Paul George to face his former team after joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Paul George spoke earlier in the day about how he held no grudge against the Clippers fans or organization, that it was a great five seasons, that he had relationships like family here, and while his time in Los Angeles ended a little awkwardly — over money and a no-trade clause — he held no ill will.

The nine-time All-Star doesn’t understand the bitterness of some spectators, but he had classy things to say about his former team, writes .