Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: G/F Buddy Hield, 2025 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – IND)
Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Luguentz Dort
On the other hand, sometimes, a set of opposites can yield similar results.
Take a pair of siblings. One is loud, charismatic, and social. The other is an introvert. By the time they reach their 40s, they may both be in similar positions in life regardless.
The Thunder and the Pacers are similar, too. The former has 28 wins this season, and the latter has 27. In spite of having differing organizational principles, there is no gulf between these teams.
They’re also both built around young star point guards. Tyrese Haliburton and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander play differently, but they’ve got a lot in common.
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They’re both under 25, and they’re both among the 20 or so best players in the entire NBA.
Would Hield be a good compliment to Gilgeous-Alexander next season?