On Wednesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder throttled the Los Angeles Lakers 133-96. The score wasn't the only headline, as all eyes were on Paul George. Last season, PG13 told the Indiana Pacers that he wanted to be traded to the Lakers. And before last night's game, as a member of the Thunder, he didn't exactly run from those comments, but did say he is happy in OKC.





His looming free agency has led to rumors that he will sign with the Lakers in the summer, keying some calls for the Thunder to trade him before February's deadline. But George made a new comment that should calm Thunder fans down and even excite them:

On AmicoHoops: Paul George says it would be “stupid on my behalf” to leave OKC if #Thunder are clearly building a winner. #NBA https://t.co/pUk9XQqw6i — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) January 4, 2018

​​George said it would be "stupid on [his] behalf" to leave Oklahoma City if the Thunder are building a winner. Right now, the team is going in the right direction, and each win is a better sign that George will stay on and see things through.





Nothing is for sure in the NBA, and the Thunder still have a lot of pressure on them, but they have to be happy to hear these comments from their All-Star wing. If they are a real contender. then the native Southern Californian will have a real tough time leaving-- even for L.A.