bballsparkin wrote:OakleyDokely wrote:OKC's core (top 6 in minutes) and how they were acquired:
Shai - Trade (drafted 11th by Clippers)
Williams - Drafted 12th
Chet - Drafted 2nd
Dort - Undrafted FA (signed two-way)
Giddey - Drafted 6th
Wallace - Drafted 10th
SGA acquired due to PG (10th pick drafted by Pacers)
PG was acquired with Victor Oladipo (2nd overall by the Magic) and Domantas Sabonis (11th by Magic)
What this shows me is that having picks in the lottery is a very good thing.
Don't forget Jalen Williams was drafted with the pick that came from the Clippers in the PG trade due to them performing worse than expected. The amazing part is they have a lot of assets left to use. This past deadline, they sent away the Clippers 1st in exchange for getting Dallas to agree to an unprotected pick swap in 2028. Luka ain't leaving but you never know how fast things can change.