Welcome back to Paul George Nati— wait, sorry, I mean Clips Nation. Yes, there’s been a lot of news surrounding Paul George lately, but after signing a mega contract extension with the LA Clippers Thursday, there’s nowhere else we can start in recapping the news.
The deal could extend five years for $226 million, which should not only quiet the rumblings that the Clippers will trade George away this season, but also reinforce what’s expected of him after getting the lucrative deal.
“I owe ‘em a trophy,” he told reporters Thursday after being asked about the expectations in return.