Montrezl Harrell could not adapt to the hierarchal system of the Los Angeles Clippers, per Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN.
As Arnovitz reports, it seems Harrell had a problem with the preferential treatment the team’s superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George had.
“Gone are some of those, including Harrell, who had a more difficult time transitioning to the hierarchical system. Since the playoff elimination, players and staffers who previously blanched at the inconveniences presented by a two-time Finals MVP requiring some extra space for his unique pregame regimen have been educated on a certain reality in the NBA: Exceptional stars are afforded exceptional privileges,” Arnovitz writes, via Lakers Daily.
Harrell spent three seasons with the Clippers and was named the Sixth Man of the Year for the 2019/20 season. However, he decided to not re-sign with the team and joined the Lakers on a two-year, $19M deal.
Harrell will face his former team in the season opener on Tuesday (December 22).
