Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue speaks to reporters during preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. “This year is definitely a great opportunity to win and win big and I think everyone feels and senses that,” George said. “You know, we’re going to get it over with on day one.” (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Robert Covington, left, and John Wall before their interview during the team’s preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue speaks to reporters during preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Reggie Jackson speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ new point guard John Wall speaks to reporters during preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George, left, shakes Robert Covington’s hand while teammate John Wall, right, looks on during the team’s preseason media day Monday at Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Luke Kennard of the Clippers poses for photos during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Robert Covington, left, and John Wall share a laugh as they speak to reporters during the team’s preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Reggie Jackson smiles before taking the stage to speak to reporters at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista on Monday. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George gives a quick hug to broadcaster Jaime Maggio as he takes the stage during the team’s preseason media day at Honey Training Center in Playa Vista Monday. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard (right) speaks to reporters during the team’s pre-season media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Darrell Bailey, better known as superfan Clipper Darrell, takes on Clippers guard Reggie Jackson as he speaks to reporters during the team’s preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George poses for photos during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George poses for photos during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Robert Covington (left) and John Wall (right) look back on the cheers as they take the stage during the team’s preseason media day at Honey Training Center in Playa Vista Monday. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Norman Powell speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Paul George speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue speaks to reporters during preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Robert Covington speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Clippers guard Reggie Jackson slips on his jersey before taking the stage to speak to reporters during the team’s preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Reggie Jackson wears colorful shoes as he waits to take the stage to speak to reporters during the team’s preseason media day Monday at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Clippers’ Norman Powell speaks to reporters during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue poses for photos during Monday’s preseason media day at the Honey Training Center in Playa Vista. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
PLAYA VISTA — The Clippers held their annual preseason media day at the team’s practice center on Monday before heading to Las Vegas for training camp, which begins Tuesday.
All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, new signing John Wall and coach Tyronn Lue all spoke at length and explained how excited they are to play together this season.
Lue spoke about his team’s roster potentially being 11-12 deep and playing time will be something he will have to manage throughout the season.
George shared that he believes a “Team USA” approach, where everyone plays hard during their minutes and switches teams when necessary, could benefit the roster.
Southern California News Group columnist Miriam Swanson and sportscaster John W. Davis shared their observations from Media Day and discussed the high expectations for a team that finished 42-40 last season before conceding two play-in The New Orleans Pelicans lost games against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
https://www.ocregister.com/2022/09/26/clippers-video-preview-kawhi-leonard-paul-george-are-healthy-ready-to-compete-for-nba-title/ Kawhi Leonard and Paul George Healthy and Ready to Contend for NBA Title – Orange County Register
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