In Oklahoma City, Paul was surrounded …

In Oklahoma City, Paul was surrounded by young, unproven talent, which isn’t an ideal situation for most 34-year-olds seeking to win their first championship. “When I’m in, I’m in,” Paul told Yahoo Sports. “Y’all thought I was going to ask out or something. No, I liked the direction of the organization and I believe I can play a part in elevating this team. When I step on the court, I feel like I can compete with anybody and I wanted them to feel that way too.”