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OKC Thunder: Ranking 3 former stars’ chances of winning NBA Finals

By Mark Nilon

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 09: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles get ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 09: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles get ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 9, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Former OKC Thunder player No. 2) Paul George

Like Chris Paul, Paul George spent a relatively short amount of time serving as the superstar for the OKC Thunder franchise.

Unlike Chris Paul, however, Paul George currently finds himself surrounded by a bevy of players who have far more experience in this league when it comes to finding postseason success.

Specifically, the All-Star’s most notable teammate is Kawhi Leonard who, with no disrespect to Devin Booker, is a much more ideal partner to have in tow when it comes to vying for championship contention, for the man himself is a 2x NBA Finals Champion and 2x NBA Finals MVP.

Also found on Los Angeles’ payroll are Serge Ibaka (a former Thunder player himself), who attained a ring with the Toronto Raptors back in 2019, Rajon Rondo, a 2x league champion who just won with the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and Head Coach, Tyronn Lue, who guided the Cleveland Cavaliers to three-straight NBA Finals appearances including a Finals win in 2016.

On the year, George has gone on to be selected to his seventh All-Star appearance, as he’s managed to average an impressive stat-line of 23.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals, and a half block per game on 48 percent shooting from the floor and 42 percent shooting from deep.

While his lousy second-round collapse during last year’s playoff run is still the butt of jokes for many, this Clippers team certainly cannot be counted out when it comes to legitimate championship contention this year.

Star power is the name of the game in the modern-day NBA, and LA has two top-15 players at their disposal as we begin to descend onto the postseason.

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