In the NBA's starry sky, each star represents a basketball superstar. Among the stars, there are two stars that shine brightly: Paul George and Shay Kyrgyzstan-Alexander.
Both players have played for the Clippers, but their respective fortunes have changed dramatically. George remains the core star of the Clippers, while Alexander has emerged as a rising star with the Thunder.
Alexander, the No. 11 pick in 2018, started his career with the Clippers and started out on the court as a bench player. However, with his tireless efforts and outstanding basketball talent, he gradually made his mark on the team. Later, the Clippers sent Alexander to the Thunder as a trade chip in order to get Paul George.
The deal caused quite a stir at the time, and many fans also believed that the Clippers gave up a young player with unlimited potential in order to get George.
Now, a few years later, Alexander's performances with the Thunder have proven his worth. Rose from a bench player to the leader and core of the team, leading the Thunder to stand out in the competitive Western Conference. At the same time, George's performance with the Clippers, while still excellent, has been somewhat overshadowed by Alexander's.
Alexander's basketball talent is all-round, with excellent scoring ability and the ability to score whatever he wants on the court. Whether it's a breakaway layup, a mid-range jumper or a three-point shot, you can do it all with ease. In addition, he has excellent passing vision and playmaking skills, and is able to create great scoring opportunities for his teammates in the game. Defensively, Alexander is also excellent, with excellent defensive ability and awareness, and can cause big problems for opponents.
Compared to George, Alexander is better in terms of consistency, and is able to maintain an efficient scoring efficiency throughout the game, contributing a consistent scoring output to the team. George, on the other hand, has been in up and down in some games and has not been able to maintain a consistent scoring contribution. In addition, Alexander has always been able to step up and contribute key points and defense to the team when it matters most. This consistency and ability to perform in key moments is unmatched by George.
In addition to his basketball talents, Alexander also has great leadership qualities and is able to lead the team on the court and set an example for his teammates. In the game, he was able to stay calm and focused, and led the team to overcome various difficulties. George, meanwhile, is somewhat lacking in leadership qualities; Although he was able to play well in the game, he was a little unable to lead the team.
In terms of stats and performance, Alexander has beaten George by the beat, with more all-round basketball talent, more consistency and leadership qualities. And George, although still a good player, is already a little inferior to Alexander. The deal was a huge failure for the Clippers right now, giving up an even better player and a bunch of draft picks in order to get George.
Of course, basketball is not just an individual contest, but also a team contest. Although Alexander has outperformed George in terms of individual ability, the basketball game also needs to take into account the team factor. However, judging from the current situation, the Thunder team already has a championship lineup with Alexander as the core, and is expected to achieve more brilliant results in the future.
The Clippers need to re-examine their team-building ideas and find more suitable players to partner with Leonard and work together for the championship. As I often think, Siakam is a better fit for Leonard than George, why? Because George's offense is more reliant on shooting, it overlaps a bit with Leonard's functions; Sika, on the other hand, relies more on rhythm changes and low footsteps, making the team's attack more diverse and three-dimensional.
No blows, no black, the current Alexander has completely defeated George and has become a bright new star in the NBA league.
In the days to come, we have reason to believe that he will lead the Thunder team to even more brilliant results and bring more exciting games and memories to fans.