In the NBA, it’s not enough to simply acquire star players. You also have to keep them satisfied.
That’s more true now than it’s ever been. After all, we’re in the age of player empowerment. If your star player doesn’t trust your judgment as an organization, odds are, he’s not going to stick around for long.
Perhaps you feel secure because you’ve got him under contract. Good for you. In 2022, players will request a trade no matter how many years are remaining on their deal. These days, an organization cannot afford to get too comfortable no matter a star’s contractual situation.
We don’t know for a fact that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting unhappy with the Oklahoma City Thunder. We only know that there’s reason to speculate. The Thunder have been busy stockpiling draft capital at the expense of winning in recent years.
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It’s a good long-term strategy, but if Gilgeous-Alexander wasn’t on board with it, that would be understandable.
Here’s a deal that would have him joining a young team that’s ready to win in the New Orleans Pelicans.
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