Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had quite a successful rookie campaign for the LA Clippers last season. So successful, in fact, he was named to the Second NBA All-Rookie Team for his efforts. Clipper Nation fell in love with Shai and figured the 6’6 point guard out of Kentucky would be a key piece in for the future championship hopes of the franchise.
He sort of was. In a trade that shocked the NBA world, SGA was shipped off to Oklahoma City alongside Danilo Gallinari and a trove of picks for Paul George.