Let’s go over four possible, and one ridiculous, Paul George destinations

1. Los Angeles Lakers

Two seasons ago, before being traded to Oklahoma City, Paul George told the Pacers he intended to sign with the Lakers once his contract expired. That message has stuck with NBA fans across the country all season, despite his move to the Thunder. The Lakers are now the clear cut favorites to sign PG for multiple reasons.

First and foremost, George is from Los Angeles. Very few young basketball stars growing up in LA don’t dream of putting on a Lakers uniform and making history in one of the NBA’s most successful franchises. Playing for a professional franchise in your hometown — one of the most luxurious cities in the world — is an offer nearly impossible to pass up. Second, George feels wanted by Los Angeles. Obviously, the Thunder have made him feel wanted as well, but the Lakers have gone the extra mile in creating a three-part series to lure him back home. Talk about special treatment.

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Finally, the idea of being apart of something incredible. If George goes to LA, it’ll likely be after the Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James decisions are made. George could potentially dish the big three in Oklahoma City to form a new big three in LA with two of the NBA’s most dominant forces. There would be no project, the Lakers would immediately become contenders. George would get the chance to play with two of the best players of this generation, most likely. If Leonard and James do not go to LA, George’s decision becomes a lot more interesting. Although less appealing, being the face of the Los Angeles Lakers isn’t too shabby. In the end, only George knows what he wants and where he wants to go.