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Paul George hints at commitment to re-sign with Thunder

By Tony Heim

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 18: Paul George #13 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the OKC Thunder react during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - DECEMBER 18: Paul George #13 and Russell Westbrook #0 of the OKC Thunder react during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 18, 2017 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OKC Thunder superstars Russell Westbrook and Paul George
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – JANUARY 23: Russell Westbrook #0 and Paul George #13 of the OKC Thunder celebrate a win against the Brooklyn Nets on January 23, 2018 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Westbrook made the go ahead layup with 3.3 remaining to propel the OKC Thunder over the Nets 109-108. Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) /

It’s looking more and more likely that Paul George is planning on re-signing with the OKC Thunder this offseason.

Going into this season – with everything Paul George said – who would have guessed that we’d have an indication of what PG’s free agency decision will be? Any sane mind kept quiet on any sure hypothesis, only because this season could have gone in a myriad of directions.

Yet here we are, 47 games in, and it appears George’s mind may already be made up.

Look – things can change over the next few months. But if this isn’t the strongest indicator of a decision a pending free agent can give than I don’t know what is. Just read a few of the excerpts from his quote again:

“Russ is the reason why this decision is becoming even more easier to make…”

“That’s my guy forever…”

“It’s more apparent what this decision needs to be made when it comes down to it.”

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Those are the statements of a man that knows what he wants in life: a chance to compete for championships and teammates he can trust. George had that in his early years in Indiana, hence why he never considered leaving. It was only after he lost those qualities that the should-be-All-Star requested a trade.

Now that George has had time with the Oklahoma City organization and seen what is has to offer, it only makes sense that he would want to stay. The Thunder can offer him the most money. They have a foundation already in place/under contract. The talent is there; all they need is a couple bench pieces to solidify the rotation. And if George in fact re-signs long-term, then they have the starpower to attract said bench pieces.

Again, we can’t be 100% sure that Paul George is staying because the regular season isn’t even over. But if this team keeps trending upwards, there’s truly not many reasons to be worried about this offseason.

Bless up Thunder Nation – it appears we might be relevant longer than the rest of the world would like.

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