He’s an NBA superstar who was on a championship contender, but now his team has taken a step back. He can be a free agent in summer 2018. He has expressed interest in sticking around and bringing a title to an NBA city that never has experienced such glory.
He is not Russell Westbrook.
We’re talking about Indiana’s Paul George, who is the subject of much consternation in Indianapolis, where the Pacers and their fans are worried that not enough surrounds George to keep him committed to Indiana long-term. Same as with Westbrook and the Thunder.
The story of George shows that it’s a seller’s market.