Lightning Strikes Twice: Understanding Paul George’s Decision Through the Lens of Psychology

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The main question this article will address is:

1. How can we understand the decision made by Paul George to stay with the Okalhoma City Thunder by gaining an understanding of his character and his growth from a kid to an adult.
2. What are the sources of the contradictory emotions Paul George is feeling, and what does his past say about his thought process in making the decision?

Conflicting Emotions

Trying to get Paul George to the Lakers, was like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. Mainly because of the conflicting emotions in his approach towards the free agent market.

Childhood

For one, Paul George grew up in California and he talks about how he pictured himself in a Laker jersey growing up in the documentary series that he did with Sports Center (below)