Social Media Reacts: Paul George Returning to Thunder

Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $137M max contract with the Thunder, league source tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2018

Sam Presti: The Thunder intends to enter into a player contract with Paul George.

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) July 1, 2018

Paul George told the Thunder he was staying “early” so they could set everything up, per sources. In other words, they’ve been operating like he was staying for a bit now.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 1, 2018

I’m being told Paul George is on stage with Russell Westbrook at the party. “I’m here to stay,” George said. “We can bring it home.”

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 1, 2018

Paul George made the announcement himself at Westbrook's party. (via @GabeIkard) pic.twitter.com/2sxXOK3epA

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2018

I think what we've really underestimated is the partnership Paul George and Russell Westbrook have built. "This is a friendship decision to stay in OKC as much as anything," one rival executive tells me

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 1, 2018

Impossible to overstate the significance of this level of commitment from Paul. Both he and Russ locked up for remainder of their primes & OKC can apply long-term vision while building mindfully around thier stars. Amazing family-first approach paid off https://t.co/CtHDAHvX5p

— David Griffin (@dg_riff) July 1, 2018

The most astonishing part about Paul George staying in OKC is that he didn't even meet with the Lakers. Speaks to how strong the bond was with Thunder, Westbrook.

— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) July 1, 2018

Lakers got fined $500K for tampering with Paul George…& he didn't even give Magic Johnson a meeting. The wink wasn't even worth it. pic.twitter.com/zXsMUC4Lxz

— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) July 1, 2018

Well… pic.twitter.com/F3STNDaalU

— Enes Kanter (@Enes_Kanter) July 1, 2018

Lakers fans when PG shows up to Staples Center next year… pic.twitter.com/H7i6tk4joP

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 1, 2018

"This is him basically giving a giant hug to Oklahoma City."@WindhorstESPN was STUNNED by the Paul George contract. pic.twitter.com/Tq1NJjKfPJ

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) July 1, 2018

This is a massive, landmark achievement for the Thunder, and Sam Presti.

— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 1, 2018

What an absolute power move by Sam Presti and the rest of the OKC organization to sign Paul George long-term. Has any trade been more of a win-win than Oladipo/Sabonis for PG? Both sides gotta be thrilled with the outcome

— Tom Haberstroh (@tomhaberstroh) July 1, 2018

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— City of OKC (@cityofokc) July 1, 2018

On behalf of my son George and the 650,000 Thunder fans in Oklahoma City, thank you, Paul George! #ThunderUp #1OKC @Yg_Trece @okcthunder @cityofokc pic.twitter.com/GVI6Yz37HN

— Mayor David Holt (@davidfholt) July 1, 2018

We're delighted that @Yg_Trece has chosen to stay in #OKC and be part of our community for the foreseeable future! When asked about his experience at the Memorial Museum last year he said… pic.twitter.com/AZhuPw9BJ5

— OKC Memorial (@OKCNM) July 1, 2018

Welcome back, @Yg_Trece! Shoot us a message and we’ll get you those best spots to fish at Arcadia Lake as we promised. pic.twitter.com/EEAP30dTny

— City of Edmond (@CityofEdmond) July 1, 2018

PAUL GEORGE

— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) July 1, 2018

I love Paul George returning to OKC for 3+1 years because it serves as an enduring reminder that we don’t actually know these dudes at all

— Pablo S. Torre (@PabloTorre) July 1, 2018

Sam tried to tell ya’ll pic.twitter.com/T8w6nTKPC6

— Jon Hamm (@JonMHamm) July 1, 2018

Never forget Paul George’s barber called all of this. Further enforcing the storied relationship between a black man and his barber. pic.twitter.com/ygU0xeXNri

— Justin Tinsley (@JustinTinsley) July 1, 2018

Paul George getting PAID $137 million ???????????????? @Yg_Trece pic.twitter.com/VYmFKZH2EG

— Overtime (@overtime) July 1, 2018