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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Honest Statement on Clippers-Thunder Trade
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks on during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

The LA Clippers traded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a record-setting collection of draft picks to the OKC Thunder in 2019 for Paul George. At the request of free agent and reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers landed George to create a duo that was supposed to deliver the franchise its first NBA championship.

Five years later, Leonard and George produced three total playoff series wins, and the latter is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. As for Gilgeous-Alexander, he is coming off his second-straight All-NBA first team selection and has the OKC Thunder off to a 6-0 start to the new season.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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