Paul George Opts for Free Agency: What’s Next for the Star Winger?

As expected from the rumors and his latest statements, Paul George has decided to give up his final year of contract with an option of 48.7 million in order to become a free agent and test the market. The news was made official during the night by Adrian Wojnarowski, making PG13 a “free agent” as soon as free agency opens this Sunday.

This is the logical next step, since Paul George failed to secure his expected four-year, $221 million extension, unlike Kawhi Leonard, who was extended for three years to $152 million. ESPN reports that Paul George has already planned to hold talks with three franchises: the Clippers, to whom the winger is leaving the door open in the event of a big offer, but also the Philadelphia Sixers, who dream of building a “Big Three” with him alongside Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, and finally the Magic, who are on the lookout for all the good opportunities in free agency to bolster their roster. For now, no Warriors or Nuggets…

Note that only the Clippers will be able to offer him $221 million over four years. The other franchises will not be able to offer him more than $212 million. The balance of power has therefore changed, it is now Paul George’s turn to find himself with the cards in hand regarding his future. It is also the Clippers’ turn to run after him and do their best to keep him.

“We love Paul”declared Lawrence Frank, president of the Clippers, Thursday. “We really want to keep Paul, but we understand and respect the fact that this is a business. We hope that Paul will decide to stay here. He was great. He was an All-Star. He is one of the best two-way players in the league. He’s a great person. He has a great family, so we hope he stays there, but we respect his choice. He deserved it and we’ll see how things go.”

The Clippers also have assets to showcase beyond the financial aspect, notably with the new room and a workforce which remains competitive, at least as much as those of the Sixers and the Magic, even if these two franchises play in a less competitive conference. raised.

Paul George Percentage Rebounds Season Team MJ Min Shots 3pts LF Off Def Tot Pd Fte Int Bp Ct Pts 2010-11 IND 61 21 45.3 29.7 76.2 0.6 3.1 3.7 1.1 2.1 1.0 1.2 0.4 7.8 2011-12 IND 66 30 44.0 38.5 80.2 0.9 4.8 5.6 2.4 2.9 1.6 1.8 0.6 12.1 2012-13 IND 79 38 41.9 36.2 80.7 1.1 6.5 7.6 4.1 2.9 1.8 3.0 0.7 17.4 2013-14 IND 80 36 42.4 36.4 4 0.8 6.0 6.8 3.5 2.5 1.9 2.8 0.3 21.7 2014-15 IND 6 15 36.7 40.9 72.7 0.7 3.0 3.7 1.0 1.8 0.8 2.0 0.2 8.8 2015-16 IND 81 35 41.8 37.2 86.0 1.0 6.0 7.0 4.1 2.8 1.9 3.3 0.4 23.1 2016-17 IND 75 36 46.2 39.4 89.8 0.8 5.8 6.6 3.4 2.8 1.6 2.9 0.4 23.7 2017-18 OKC 79 37 43.0 40.1 82.2 0.9 4.8 5.7 3.3 3.0 2.0 2.7 0.5 22.0 2018-19 OKC 77 37 43.8 38.6 83.9 1.4 6.8 8.2 4.1 2.8 2.2 2.7 0.4 2 8.0 2019-20 LAC 48 30 43.9 41.2 87.6 0.5 5.2 5.7 3.9 2.4 1.4 2.6 0.4 21.5 2020-21 LAC 54 34 46.7 41.1 86.8 0.8 5.8 6.7 5.2 2.4 1.2 3.3 0.4 23.3 2021-22 LAC 31 35 42.1 35.4 85.8 0.4 6.5 6.9 5.7 2.4 4.1 0.4 24.3 2022-23 LAC 56 35 45.7 37.1 87.1 0.8 5.3 6.1 5.1 2.8 1.5 3.1 0.4 23.8 2023-24 LAC 74 34 47.1 41.3 90.7 0.5 4.7 5.2 3.5 2.7 1.5 2.1 0.5 22.6 Total 867 34 44.0 38.5 85.4 0.8 5.5 6.3 3. 7 2.7 1.7 2.7 0.4 20.8

How to read the stats? GM = Games Played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots Made / Shots Attempted; 3pts = 3-pointers / 3-pointers Attempted; LF = Free Throws Made / Free Throws Attempted; Off = Offensive Rebound; Def = Defensive Rebound; Tot = Total Rebounds; Pd = Assists; Fte: Personal Fouls; Int = Steals; Bp = Loose Balls; Ct: Blocks; Pts = Points.

2024-06-30 04:18:27
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