Paul George takes cold-blooded shot at ex-Pacers coach Jim O’Brien
Paul George had some time on his hands Saturday and decided to host a 10-question Q&A on his Twitter account where he answered questions from some fans.
George answered fun questions such as who his favorite players were growing up, what his favorite movie is, and his celebrity crush. But the best answer of all came when he was asked for his best memory as a rookie, which was back in the 2010-2011 season.
Firing Obrien and starting in playoffs RT @ballsohardmj: @Paul_George24 Best memory as a rook?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Ouch. That was way harsh.
Jim O’Brien was the Pacers’ coach from 2007-2011 and was fired midway through George’s rookie season. The Pacers were 17-27 under O’Brien, but went 20-18 under new coach Frank Vogel. They’ve had tremendous success in the three full seasons since Vogel became head coach.
Maybe George intended it as a shot, maybe he didn’t, but to call a coach getting fired a highlight of your rookie season is pretty cold-blooded.
Below are some of the other answers he gave during his Q&A. They’re pretty interesting.
Kobe, TMac, and Penny RT @tconn2: @Paul_George24 who was your favorite NBA player growing up?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Staples and MSG RT @MikeGaines08: @Paul_George24 favorite arena to play in besides Indy?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Gatoradeeeeee and Srawberry lemonade RT @wilkxcaniff: @Paul_George24 what's your favorite drink?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
JayZ, Wayne, Drake, Rozay, Meek Milly and Chuck RT @Brooklyn_Hokage: @Paul_George24 who is your favorite rapper ?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Saving Private Ryan RT @HeismenPosin: @Paul_George24 favorite movie?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Fish and bowl RT @MasonCooper22: @Paul_George24 favorite thing to do besides ball?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Jamie foxx and Mark Wahlberg RT @Nichoooooo: @Paul_George24 Who is your favorite actor?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
Sofia Vergara and Alex Morgan RT @ramblingrob: @Paul_George24 celebrity crush?
— Paul George (@Paul_George24) July 26, 2014
I’ll say this much for PG: he has some good taste in women.
Chest bump to Ball Don’t Lie