No NBA staff has had extra success over the previous 12 seasons than the Warriors.
Which is why, if Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George turns into accessible this offseason by way of commerce or free company, Golden State is likely to be close to the highest of his checklist of locations ought to he worth going to a successful state of affairs above all else.
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum joined “NBA At present” on Tuesday, the place he mentioned George’s state of affairs and what he may worth in his subsequent staff ought to the nine-time All-Star need out of Los Angeles.
“He has to resolve what issues most to him,” McCollum stated. “Does he need to be in LA? He is from there. I do know the household dynamics of being near the house, what which means. Does he proceed to need to play alongside Kawhi [Leonard] and guess on well being and clearly James [Harden] most likely coming again as effectively.
“Does he need to discover dwelling on the East Coast? … does he need to discover seeing what occurs with Klay [Thompson], whether or not he leaves or stays? I believe he has to determine what his priorities are, who he desires to play alongside as he will get nearer to the latter a part of his profession.”
If George actually values going to a successful state of affairs, McCollum believes one staff stands out above the remainder as a possible suitor.
“To the Bay … The West is difficult, however may you think about him, Steph [Curry], [Draymond Green] collectively?” McCollum added.
McCollum is not the one energetic NBA star who sees the potential in a George-Warriors marriage.
George has till Saturday to resolve whether or not or to not train his $48.8 million participant choice for the 2024-25 NBA season. If he declines his choice, he’ll change into an unrestricted free agent. If he opts in, he may drive a commerce out of Los Angeles.
NBA insider Marc Stein not too long ago reported that the Warriors are as thinking about George — if no more — than the New York Knicks, one of many groups rumored to have critical curiosity within the 34-year-old.
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