In some ways, Paul George is one of the most underrated players of his era. A single bad NBA playoff run strapped him with the derisive nickname “Pandemic P.” That was never fair: George has delivered in his fair share of big moments.

So much so, in fact, that Kawhi Leonard himself pressured the LA Clippers front office to trade for him when he signed with them in 2019-20. So far, the partnership has received mixed reviews.

Mostly, injuries have held them back. Unfortunately, both players are dynamic, two-way wings that are also prone to finding themselves on the injury report. In all likelihood, that won’t be enough for this front office to bust up the pairing.

Counterpoint: what if it was?

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None of these scenarios are likely. That’s what makes them insane trade ideas. They’re still fun to think about. Here are three Paul George trade ideas heading into the 2021-22 offseason.