Jared Dudley Goes Off On Paul George In New Book

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The Battle of LA was getting pretty intense last season.

Last season was one of triumph for the Los Angeles Lakers as they won the NBA Championship after what was an emotionally exhausting campaign, for a number of reasons. At the start of the year, many thought the Los Angeles Clippers were actually the better team, which led to the "Battle of LA." Players on the Clippers felt like they were the kings of the city and some of the most prominent voices in that movement were guys like Paul George and Patrick Beverley.

Recently, Lakers player Jared Dudley published a book in which he spoke about the rivalry. The book is called Inside the NBA Bubble: A Championship Season under Quarantine and at one point, Dudley rips George for trying to put himself on the same level as Anthony Davis and LeBron James.

Jared Dudley Goes Off On Paul George In New Book
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Per Dudley:

"But we think it’s disrespectful for Paul George, who hasn’t won, to put himself on the level of Bron and AD. This motivates us. When we see those guys around the compound, we don’t really kick it with them. The one exception of course is Markieff, whose twin brother, Marcus, is on the Clippers. This probably keeps tensions from boiling over."

This season, the Lakers and Clippers rivalry still lives on as both teams are the obvious favorites to come out of the Western Conference. The Lakers will be in for a huge fight against their cross-town rivals and with Dudley's recent words in mind, we could see the rivalry get that much more intense.

Jared Dudley Goes Off On Paul George In New Book
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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