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

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to a call in the second half during Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Jazz beat the Thunder 115-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - APRIL 21: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts to a call in the second half during Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Jazz beat the Thunder 115-102. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on January 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Josh Hart #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Staples Center on January 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

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.