Heading into his first season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, there has remained many questions around All-Star forward Paul George's long-term future with the team.
However, since his arrival has continued to praise the organization for their efforts in building a team that could potentially compete for an NBA title. George once again spoke highly of the Thunder, namely general manager Sam Presti, voicing that he's been impressed by the moves that have constructed the current roster, according to Chris Mannix of The Vertical.
“I’m committed here, we’re all committed,” George said. “We want this to happen and we want this to work really well. Once we get on the court, it’s been like magic. We understand one another, we have a feel for one another, we know each other’s games so well. We want to make the most out of it, to be in the best position to succeed.”
“Being able to acquire talented guys, superstar guys, All-Star guys in a small market, still being able to compete in the best conference, that stands out more than anything,” George said. “That’s been a knock on the small markets, that they can’t acquire big names or big talents. This organization has and does. They have been competitive ever since they have been in this market. And for us, it’s come in and do our job, that’s play basketball. They roll out the red carpet. You understand why this organization and the players have that unity of wanting to stay together.”
George may have an opportunity in front of him to build something special with the Thunder alongside reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook and fellow All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. The trio could make the Thunder a formidable threat to finally dethrone the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference this upcoming season.
If this can come to fruition, it could go a long way in securing George under a long-term deal next summer when he does become an unrestricted free agent. Although there is a strong attraction to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, the appeal of playing for a championship contender in Oklahoma City could easily overrule that.
It's something that only time will tell if the Thunder have laid the foundation of what could be another powerhouse in the NBA.
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