Paul George was formally introduced as a member of the Thunder on Wednesday night, joining the media and VIP guests at an over-the-top celebration in his honor. Held at the Jones Assembly on film row in Oklahoma City, George was treated to a short “Welcome Party” and then afterward spoke with the press in a more traditional setting.

The entire thing was quite a spectacle, and unlike anything fans in OKC have seen out of the franchise. You can check out the full “Welcome Party” and press conference portions below, or keep scrolling for some video highlights of George discussing his new teammates, Russell Westbrook, free agency and more.

“Welcome Party” Portion:



Press Conference Portion:



On his new teammates. (via Nathan Thompson)

Paul George gives his thoughts on his new #Thunder teammates at his welcome party in OKC tonight. pic.twitter.com/AZ3U0LxEmj — Nathan Thompson (@NathanDThompson) July 12, 2017

On Russell Westbrook:

Paul George on Russell Westbrook. This sounds like a guy who is ready to play alongside The Brodie. pic.twitter.com/IwXeJLgiCK — Up The Thunder (@UpTheThunder) July 12, 2017

On the Thunder defense. (Via Harold Kuntz)

Paul George on #Thunder defense, “We can be pretty special.” pic.twitter.com/LmUNH4zmcd — Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) July 13, 2017

On next summer’s free agency/Westbrook’s potential free agency. (via Brad Galbreath)

Sure feels like Westbrook will wait to sign his extension. Here’s George on how RW’s decision will affect him. #News9Thunder pic.twitter.com/8AwIaiqcZt — Brad Galbreath (@bradgalbreath) July 12, 2017

On focusing on right now. (Harold Kuntz)

Paul George on the present and future with #Thunder and not looking past next season. pic.twitter.com/64QjjEzEUD — Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) July 13, 2017

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