Paul George Names One Player He Wants to Win an NBA Championship

• Paul George has revealed he wants to see Russell Westbrook win an NBA title
• The 2017 MVP was close to playing in the 2016 NBA finals but lost a Game 7 to the Golden State Warriors
• His career hasn't gone well in the last few years, and now he finds himself with the Utah Jazz

Paul George is currently one of the best players in the NBA without an NBA championship. However, his LA Clippers team are well positioned to go all the way this season.

When asked who he would want to see win an NBA title, the 32-year-old named himself and former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook.

Despite winning the 2017 MVP award, Westbrook's career has gone from bad to worse. He was traded to the Houston Rockets, the Washington Wizards, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Utah Jazz.

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Despite getting paid over $45 million this season, he was relegated to a bench role with the Lakers before getting traded ahead of the trade deadline. He is still talking to several teams about a potential deal after a contract buyout.

George in why Westbrook should win a ring

Speaking on the sidelines of the 2023 All-Star, George praised his former teammate and would love to see him win the NBA title.

“Outside of myself, probably Russ. You know, just as much as he’s been through, as much as they paint a picture of him, he is absolutely one of the best dudes, one of the best people in the league, and it would be nice to see him get a ring," via SI.

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The 34-year-old point guard is yet to suit up for the Jazz, and a buyout appears imminent. Westbrook spent the first 11 seasons with the Thunder and was one game away from reaching the 2016 NBA Finals, per NBC Sports.

George recruits Westbrook

Sports Brief earlier reported on George openly recruiting Westbrook to join him at the Clippers.

The two played together during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons before George requested a trade to the Clippers.

Lue's team traded Jackson and Wall and shooting guard Luke Kennard and acquired guards Bones Hyland from Denver Nuggets and Houston Rockets veteran Eric Gordon and center Mason Plumlee

The Clippers have no traditional point guard, and the potential addition of Westbrook could potentially add a new dimension to the team.