Paul George says NCAA's unfair treatment of female players is a 'slap in the face'

The NCAA made negative waves this weekend for how they treated the women's basketball teams.

Female players that were excited about being in March Madness found themselves dealing with disrespectfully small-sized weight rooms. Paul George called the NCAA out on the disrespect after the Clippers defeated the Charlotte Hornets.

“It wasn’t right. NCAA, they were wrong for that... They have the same dedication, they put their bodies on the line the same way men do. It’s no difference. They prepare and deserve the same that men get.“

Paul George on the NCAA terrible women’s weight room. pic.twitter.com/DZkzOVv1c2
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 21, 2021

"It wasn't right," George said. "NCAA, they're wrong for that. When you look at the space they had, and the equipment they originally had. They have the same dedication, they put their body on the line, the same way men do."

For those who may not have seen the original viral video displaying the discrepancy, here it is.

Let me put it on Twitter too cause this needs the attention pic.twitter.com/t0DWKL2YHR
— SEDONA (@sedonaprince_) March 19, 2021

George added that it was great the NCAA fixed their mistake, but that it was a "slap in the face" that they posted it.

The discrepancy between men's and women's basketball has been a hot topic for years. There have been countless illustrations showing that women have received unfair treatment. One thing that is new though, is the attention that male players are bringing to the situation. Years ago, you wouldn't see All-Star players like Paul George stepping up for their female counterparts. Paul George wasn't the only NBA player to call out the unfair treatment, he was joined by Steph Curry.

Paul George and the Clippers are in the midst of a very long homestand where they hope to solidify their position in the western conference. Their next game is against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.

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