With the 11th pick in the 2018 NBA draft the Charlotte Hornets selected Shai Gilgeous-Alexander… then immediately traded him to the LA Clippers for the 12th pick and two future second round picks. The Charlotte Hornets picked Miles Bridges with the next pick and for better or worse the comparisons began.
SGA’s name came up in Rookie of the year discussions all season. He ended 9th in rookie scoring, and went 45% from the field. But above the numbers, he became a reliable offensive producer for Clippers head coach Doc Rivers to unleash when his team needed a punch.