Earlier today, news broke that Russell Westbrook was leaving his vacation to host a free agency party in Oklahoma City. Thunder GM Presti was supposed to be there. Nas was the musical guest of the night. And Paul George was set to attend.
If you did the math, you would know that was indication of what PG13 would do in free agency.
Turns out that he is. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, George has committed to a deal with his team and will be back to make a run with Russ out west.
Paul George has committed to sign a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2018
The Thunder are built on two stars in their prime that both grew up in Southern California as Laker fans. And they’ve decided to plant their flags in Oklahoma City. Amazing.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 1, 2018
And for Paul George to not even give the Lakers a meeting…
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 1, 2018
You heard it here first. pic.twitter.com/jN6gBn6j1Z
— Gabe Ikard (@GabeIkard) July 1, 2018
“I’m here to stay”
UPDATE: PG13’s deal is worth $137 million deal over 4 years.
Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $137M max contract with the Thunder, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2018