Paul George Was Tempted to Join the Lakers

One of the mainstays Oklahoma City Thunder, Paul George, admitted was tempted to join the Los Angeles Lakers. But, George finally chose to stay at his club.

George became one of the players who contracted out and a free agent at the end of last season. He became a predictable figure that could become one of the stars that could fill the spot in the Lakers, who can indeed provide a maximum contract for two stars this summer.

However, in the end only LeBron James stars joined the Lakers, plus supporters like Rajon Rondo, Michael Beasley, Lance Stephenson, and Javale McGee.

George chose to extend his contract with Thunder. Though George is the original figure from Los Angeles.

Related opportunities to join the Lakers, George open the vote. He claimed to have been tempted by the opportunity to play with the Lakers.

"It's really tempting, to be honest, I want to go back home, but, once again, I was released to Oklahoma, I love this situation, I'm happy with my current position, I decided to stay a little longer," said George. ESPN.

George decided to stay before any free agent negotiations began. So he did not have time to meet with the Lakers. He is comfortable on the Thunder and plays with Russell Westbrook.