The OKC Thunder have had many connections to the Los Angeles Clippers in recent years. Time and time again, however, Oklahoma City comes away looking like geniuses, whereas the Clippers’ decisions have to be questioned.
This current core of the Thunder was built from the Paul George trade. George’s tenure with Los Angeles was a failure.
More recently, the Clippers had to trade former Thunder Sixth Man of the Year winner, James Harden.
There is a reason Oklahoma City has dynasty aspirations, and the Clippers are headed for a full-blown rebuild.
So, what has gone right for the Thunder, and where has Los Angeles misstepped?