May 1, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24), forward Paul George (13), center Ivica Zubac (40), center Daniel Theis (10) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) react in the second half during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Former Clipper Makes Surprising Appearance at Summer League

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jul 12, 2025 12:17 AM ET

Many former players show up to the Summer League in support of their current team, but it is rare for a former player to show support.

The Clippers had quite a contingent out for their first Summer League game in Las Vegas. Head coach Tyronn Lue and assistant coaches, owner Steve Ballmer, guard Kris Dunn, and superstar forward Kawhi Leonard.

From right to left: Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, Max Christie, Ty Lue, Brian Shaw, Kris Dunn, Dahntay Jones, Larry Drew, Damon Jones, Kawhi Leonard.

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— Dime Dropper (@DimeDropperPod) July 12, 2025

Leonard is not known to make many public appearances, but when he does, they are grand.

His running mate for five years, Paul George, left the Clippers in free agency in the 2024 offseason, and gave the Clippers a ton of flexibility to sign Kris Dunn, Nicolas Batum, and Derrick Jones Jr., and still remain competitive.

Paul George and his son taking in Summer League in Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/cMXswtQN2D
— NBA (@NBA) July 12, 2025

George's year with the Philadelphia 76ers after signing a max contract was nothing short of a disaster. He played in only 41 games in the 2024-2025 season, limited due to multiple injuries, and even so, averaged 16.2 points per game on 43% from the field overall.

George made an appearance for his former team's first NBA Summer League game in Las Vegas against the Houston Rockets.

Former Clipper Paul George is in attendance for Clippers-Rockets pic.twitter.com/K67GG2vo4w
— Grant "Money" Mona (@Gmona48) July 12, 2025

George said hello to his former teammate Kawhi Leonard and made his rounds with many of the Clippers' staff members.

The Clippers finished 5th in the Western Conference, winning 50 games without George, while the Philadelphia 76ers finished outside of the playoff tournament at 24-58.

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— LA Clippers Muse (@LAClippersMuse) July 7, 2025

Los Angeles had quite the offseason in 2025, adding Brook Lopez and John Collins, while also retaining James Harden and Nicolas Batum. The Clippers are also rumored to be heavily interested in Bradley Beal if the Phoenix Suns buy him out.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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