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The 20 Best Canadian Basketball Players of All Time, Ranked

Complex | Music, Sneakers, Pop Culture, News & Shows·Mr. Wavvy·4 months ago
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When it’s all said and done, will the Clippers trading away five first round picks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Paul George go down as the worst trade in NBA history? Apart from the astonishing amount of draft capital, the true travesty for the Clips came by way of giving up their rookie from Hamilton. As the story goes, SGA would go on to bring glory to Oklahoma City, giving the Thunder their first franchise championship since 1979 as the Seattle Supersonics. The Clippers, on the other hand, had a healthy PG-13 for all but three playoff campaigns, with a sole visit to the Conference Finals. What makes Shai great is a refusal to be rushed. He is a timelord — there’s meticulous use of angles and footwork, a style that consistently baits defenders into fouling. To simply dub him a “free throw merchant” dismisses the craftiness that comes with creating his scoring opportunities. “I understand why [fans] are frustrated about it,” says Gilgeous-Alexander of his free-throw-heavy game.…

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