Heading into the 2024 offseason, the Los Angeles Clippers knew there was a chance the star trio of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Paul George could split. The

James Harden opens up about re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers despite Paul George leaving for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Kawhi Leonard demanded the Los Angeles Clippers acquire Paul George in the summer of 2019 before even signing with the franchise. Five years later, George is on the Philadelphia 76ers while Leonard is trying to keep the Clippers competitive around a new core of players.