The 23-24 NBA season has surprised and surprised fans, especially the rise of the new generation of players and teams. In the Western Division, the Timberwolves and Thunder took the top two, and this leading team is led by a new generation of players.
At the same time, the Dallas Mavericks are led by Doncic, and the Sacramento Kings are led by Fox, and their performance is also very good, bringing great surprises and expectations to fans. Naturally, the United States is also paying close attention to this topic, including "fadeawayworld". The current Thunder may only have one All-Star to compete for a championship.
If they can once again form a Big Three like Durant, Westbrook and Harden, they could make it to the Finals this season and create even greater surprises.
A simulation of such a trade has been proposed, suggesting that the Thunder trade Josh Giddey, Davis Bertans, a 2024 first-round pick from the Rockets, a 2025 first-round pick from the Thunder, and a 2027 first-round pick from the Pistons and a 2027 first-round pick from the Thunder in exchange for All-Star interior player Lauri Markkanen.
The deal, which involves seven players (including future draft picks), is epic enough to be called epic, as too many draft picks can make it difficult for the Jazz to refuse to rebuild quickly in the future. If the Thunder can get Markkanen, an All-Star interior player, he will be paired with Holmgren to become a twin tower, while also playing the role of small forward.
His solid shooting and excellent vision are enough to help this young and impactful team achieve better results. They will also have a triumvirate of Alexander, Markkanen, and Holmgren, a configuration that is perfect for Alexander to play to his strengths, as they have an all-around interior player who can contain opponents on the inside and make them play more smoothly on the outside.
What would be the impact of such a deal if it were to be finalized? Alexander is expected to be the biggest winner this season. At the moment, the Thunder are doing well, and they are constantly improving. Moreover, they are expected to bring in an All-Star player such as Markkanen without destroying the existing roster, which will greatly improve the team's strength and make them capable of challenging for a championship.
If Alexander achieves this feat at a young age, it will make him the greatest player in Thunder history, surpassing Willis and Durant, which is highly anticipated.