Oklahoma City Thunder: 3 goals for Paul George in 2018-19

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2. Average 25 points or more

Paul George has to be the best player on OKC’s roster for the Thunder to go far this season. George’s two-way ability can make him one of the most dangerous players in the league.

Has the ability to take games over either on offense and defense. On offense, he can shoot the lights out when he is hot, take an opposing player to the rim and create opportunities for himself with his ability to create space.

On defense, he can stay in front of a team’s best players and cause havoc in the passing lanes with his length at 6’9″. George has a talent that most teams would kill to have in their best players.

He has yet to take his game to another level and average 25 points or more a game for a season. He will need to fill Kevin Durant’s role when he was in OKC as the best two-way player on the team and the go-to scorer.

The two identities will go hand-in-hand, and if he is the first option it will be easier for him to have opportunities to score. With Westbrook out there with him to draw some attention, this could be a big year for George.

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