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Sport Shaquille O'Neal: Clippers need to trade Paul George

06:25  23 october  2020
06:25  23 october  2020 Source:   yardbarker.com

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Shaq was talking on his “The big podcast with Shaq” for an episode published on Wednesday. In the episode, the hosts talked about the Clippers, and that’s when Shaq shared his thoughts.

“They have to get rid of someone,” Shaq said, referring to Paul George. Shaq continued:

“You gotta use [George] to get two good, solid players. Because I need Kawhi to be the man. I don’t want Kawhi to delegate. When Kawhi was with Toronto, he knew he was the man, everybody knew he was the man. Now you got one guy that thinks he’s the man, one guy that is the man. They got a guy coming off the bench that knows he’s the man.

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“It may look good in certain games, but when you need to slow the game down and do certain things, it never works.”

The Clippers traded Danilo Gallinari, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and half a dozen draft picks to get George from the Thunder and convince Kawhi to sign with them. Leonard wanted to play with George. It’s on them to make it work, especially after they handpicked the pairing.

The Clippers already made one big move this offseason. It would be a massive shock to see them follow Shaq’s advice.

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  • Slide 1 of 26: Every NBA regular is well paid, but some guys are bringing home the bacon big time. These are the 25 most lucrative NBA contracts based on average value. Figures are via Spotrac and include extensions that have not yet kicked in.
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  • Slide 2 of 26: The Timberwolves hit it out of the park when they drafted KAT first overall out of Kentucky. While his defense could use some work, his offensive skill is at the top of the league, especially for a big man. That’s why the Wolves were willing to give him this big deal — five years, $158 million — after his rookie contract expired.
    2/26 SLIDES © Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports

    Karl-Anthony Towns

    The Timberwolves hit it out of the park when they drafted KAT first overall out of Kentucky. While his defense could use some work, his offensive skill is at the top of the league, especially for a big man. That’s why the Wolves were willing to give him this big deal — five years, $158 million — after his rookie contract expired.
  • Slide 3 of 26: Murray isn’t as good as Nikola Jokic, but he was drafted higher and also signed his deal a couple of years later. The average value of contracts tend to rise from year to year. Fortunately for the Nuggets, Murray took his game to the next level during the 2020 playoffs. Now his contract feels even more justified. He signed the same five-year, $158 million deal as Towns (and other guys who got the max after their rookie deals ran out).
    3/26 SLIDES © Ron Chenoy/USA TODAY Sports

    Jamal Murray

    Murray isn’t as good as Nikola Jokic, but he was drafted higher and also signed his deal a couple of years later. The average value of contracts tend to rise from year to year. Fortunately for the Nuggets, Murray took his game to the next level during the 2020 playoffs. Now his contract feels even more justified. He signed the same five-year, $158 million deal as Towns (and other guys who got the max after their rookie deals ran out).
  • Slide 4 of 26: Hayward and the Celtics both suffered bad blows right after this deal, worth $128 million, was signed. In his first game with Boston, Hayward suffered a brutal leg injury. He’s never quite been the same since, though his skills have popped up here and there.
    4/26 SLIDES © Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports

    Gordon Hayward

    Hayward and the Celtics both suffered bad blows right after this deal, worth $128 million, was signed. In his first game with Boston, Hayward suffered a brutal leg injury. He’s never quite been the same since, though his skills have popped up here and there.
  • Slide 5 of 26: A lot of people want to give Kawhi Leonard all the credit for Toronto winning the title, but he couldn’t have done it without Siakam and Lowry. Lowry is arguably the most beloved Raptor ever. Sure, he’s not as flashy as Vince Carter, but he’s stuck it out in Toronto and that has earned him the love and admiration of Toronto fans and an average salary of $33 million. However, Lowry will be a free agent this offseason.
    5/26 SLIDES © Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports

    C.J. McCollum

    McCollum is forever playing second fiddle to Damian Lillard, who you will see later on this list. The Lehigh alum has averaged over 20 points per game in each of the last four seasons and is also one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. He will earn around $33 million on average through the rest of his deal.
  • Slide 6 of 26: McCollum is forever playing second fiddle to Damian Lillard, who you will see later on this list. The Lehigh alum has averaged over 20 points per game in each of the last four seasons and is also one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. He will earn around $33 million on average through the rest of his deal.
    6/26 SLIDES © Chuck Cook/USA TODAY Sports

    Kyrie Irving

    Kyrie is polarizing, both in his play and in his personality. There is a reason he’s basically been drummed out of two towns, and he hasn’t exactly gotten along great with his teammates in Brooklyn. Still, there will always be somebody to tolerate Irving given his ability. Few people can attack the basket like Kyrie, who makes around $34 million a year.
  • Slide 7 of 26: Kyrie is polarizing, both in his play and in his personality. There is a reason he’s basically been drummed out of two towns, and he hasn’t exactly gotten along great with his teammates in Brooklyn. Still, there will always be somebody to tolerate Irving given his ability. Few people can attack the basket like Kyrie, who makes around $34 million a year.
    7/26 SLIDES © Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports

    Paul George

    George is the first player on this last who signed his huge deal with a different team than his current one. PG, who will make $34 million this year, signed his deal with the Thunder but has since been traded to the Clippers (at Kawhi Leonard’s behest). He and Kawhi are a true dynamic duo, as they are both elite players on both sides of the court. Although, people will complain about his performance in the playoffs once again.
  • Slide 8 of 26: George is the first player on this last who signed his huge deal with a different team than his current one. PG, who will make $34 million this year, signed his deal with the Thunder but has since been traded to the Clippers (at Kawhi Leonard’s behest). He and Kawhi are a true dynamic duo, as they are both elite players on both sides of the court. Although, people will complain about his performance in the playoffs once again.
    8/26 SLIDES © Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports

    Blake Griffin

    Speaking of the Clippers, Griffin signed his hefty contract, worth $171 million, with L.A. However, he has since been traded to the Pistons. His first full season in Detroit went really well, as he averaged 24.5 points per game. Unfortunately, this season he suffered through injuries and played in only 18 games — and there are still a couple of years left on the deal.
  • Slide 9 of 26: Speaking of the Clippers, Griffin signed his hefty contract, worth $171 million, with L.A. However, he has since been traded to the Pistons. His first full season in Detroit went really well, as he averaged 24.5 points per game. Unfortunately, this season he suffered through injuries and played in only 18 games — and there are still a couple of years left on the deal.
    9/26 SLIDES © Tim Fuller/USA TODAY Sports

    Kawhi Leonard

    Kawhi has played things pretty perfectly. He forced his way out of San Antonio, went to Toronto and completely salvaged his reputation. Leonard was great, and he helped the Raptors win their first title. Then he took over the offseason by signing with the Clippers and getting Paul George to join him. Plus, he’s normalized “load management” and yet he’s still getting over $34 million per season.
  • Slide 10 of 26: Kawhi has played things pretty perfectly. He forced his way out of San Antonio, went to Toronto and completely salvaged his reputation. Leonard was great, and he helped the Raptors win their first title. Then he took over the offseason by signing with the Clippers and getting Paul George to join him. Plus, he’s normalized “load management” and yet he’s still getting over $34 million per season.
    10/26 SLIDES © Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports

    Jimmy Butler

    Butler is another guy who is clearly a great player but seems to burn out wherever he goes. Case in point, the 30-year-old is already on his fourth team. Players as good as Butler rarely move around that much. So far, Butler has earned his contract on the court, even though his average salary is over $34 million per year. It seems like he's fitting in for once, and he led Miami to its best season since LeBron left.
  • Slide 11 of 26: Nobody would have seen this coming when Siakam was drafted by the Raptors. In fact, in his rookie season he spent time in the G League. However, in his third season he won Most Improved Player, and some thought he could arguably win it again in 2020 based on how he’s turned himself into one of the best players in the NBA. He signed a $138-million contract extension last year.
    11/26 SLIDES © Russell Isabella/USA TODAY Sports

    Kemba Walker

    Playing in Charlotte, Walker was often overlooked. It’s not like the Hornets are ever on TV. And yet he was an All-Star in his last three seasons with the Hornets and then did it again in his first season with the Celtics, his current team. He will make $35 million this season.
  • Slide 12 of 26: Butler is another guy who is clearly a great player but seems to burn out wherever he goes. Case in point, the 30-year-old is already on his fourth team. Players as good as Butler rarely move around that much. So far, Butler has earned his contract on the court, even though his average salary is over $34 million per year. It seems like he's fitting in for once, and he led Miami to its best season since LeBron left.
    12/26 SLIDES © Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports

    Khris Middleton

    Right now Middleton is the highest-paid player on the Bucks, on a five-year, $178 million deal. Sure, that’s because Giannis is on his rookie deal still, and there are questions if the Bucks will be able to afford to re-sign him. That doesn’t mean Middleton isn’t worth the money. A second-round pick who was once an afterthought in a trade, he’s turned into one of the best players in the league. Maybe it’s a little surprising he’s quite this high up the list, but nobody can quibble with his contract.
  • Slide 13 of 26: Playing in Charlotte, Walker was often overlooked. It’s not like the Hornets are ever on TV. And yet he was an All-Star in his last three seasons with the Hornets and then did it again in his first season with the Celtics, his current team. He will make $35 million this season.
    13/26 SLIDES © Greg M. Cooper/USA TODAY Sports

    Ben Simmons

    Yes, Simmons can’t shoot. Yes, he’s extremely hesitant to shoot threes. On the other hand, who cares? He’s an elite passer who can defend all five positions. The man is the size of a center with the passing skills of an All-Star point guard. Even if he never learns to shoot, and he’s still young, he’ll still be a great player in this league. He signed a five-year extension last year worth $179 million.
  • Slide 14 of 26: Right now Middleton is the highest-paid player on the Bucks, on a five-year, $178 million deal. Sure, that’s because Giannis is on his rookie deal still, and there are questions if the Bucks will be able to afford to re-sign him. That doesn’t mean Middleton isn’t worth the money. A second-round pick who was once an afterthought in a trade, he’s turned into one of the best players in the league. Maybe it’s a little surprising he’s quite this high up the list, but nobody can quibble with his contract.
    14/26 SLIDES © John E. Sokolowski/USA TODAY Sports

    Bradley Beal

    People seem to think that it is inevitable that Beal will leave Washington eventually, and he was talked about as a trade target before signing his new deal, worth around $127 million. There's two years left on that extension, which paying him an average of almost $36 million. Beal is a great player, but with John Wall’s injuries, and onerous contract, it seems very unlikely he’ll be able to win with the Wizards.
  • Slide 15 of 26: Yes, Simmons can’t shoot. Yes, he’s extremely hesitant to shoot threes. On the other hand, who cares? He’s an elite passer who can defend all five positions. The man is the size of a center with the passing skills of an All-Star point guard. Even if he never learns to shoot, and he’s still young, he’ll still be a great player in this league. He signed a five-year extension last year worth $179 million.
    15/26 SLIDES © Eric Hartline/USA TODAY Sports

    Klay Thompson

    Thompson has done some crazy stuff in his career. One time he scored 37 points…in one quarter. He’s a great shooter and a perfect foil to Steph Curry. Part of that is his defensive skill. Curry is not a stalwart on that end, but Thompson has made the All-Defense Second Team once. He signed a five-year, $190 million deal last summer.
  • Slide 16 of 26: People seem to think that it is inevitable that Beal will leave Washington eventually, and he was talked about as a trade target before signing his new deal, worth around $127 million. There's two years left on that extension, which paying him an average of almost $36 million. Beal is a great player, but with John Wall’s injuries, and onerous contract, it seems very unlikely he’ll be able to win with the Wizards.
    16/26 SLIDES © Geoff Burke/USA TODAY Sports

    LeBron James

    Obviously, any team would love to give LeBron as much money as possible. When we’re talking these top-level deals, we’re talking guys who are getting the maximum possible. The NBA has limits on individual contracts, and a luxury tax, which is why LeBron is making “only” $38 million per season with the Lakers. They didn’t have his Bird rights or anything, but James was willing to make the move to play for the legendary franchise.
  • Slide 17 of 26: With all due respect to Harris, a fine player, he’s a perfect example of a guy hitting the market at the right time. He’s never been an All-Star and has averaged 20 points per game only once in his career. However, he was a free agent last summer, and the 76ers knew they couldn’t keep everybody. The did hold on to Harris though, which meant he got a deal worth a whopping $36 million per season.
    17/26 SLIDES © Sergio Estrada/USA TODAY Sports

    Chris Paul

    Some people say Paul’s contract is an albatross. After all, he’s 35 and won’t be a free agent until the summer of 2022. On the other hand, he’s still an All-Star-level player. Yes, he’s lost a step, and he’s likely to lose another before his contract, worth $160 million, is up. It takes money to afford a veteran who is a future Hall of Famer.
  • Slide 18 of 26: Thompson has done some crazy stuff in his career. One time he scored 37 points…in one quarter. He’s a great shooter and a perfect foil to Steph Curry. Part of that is his defensive skill. Curry is not a stalwart on that end, but Thompson has made the All-Defense Second Team once. He signed a five-year, $190 million deal last summer.
    18/26 SLIDES © Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports

    Stephen Curry

    Curry is the first player on this list averaging over $40 million a season. That’s what happens when you are maybe the best shooter in NBA history. Steph’s play has helped revolutionize the NBA. He can make a three from anywhere, and that’s how he has won two MVPs and three NBA titles. His first deal he signed was a steal because there were worries about his ankles. In a way, this deal kind of feels like a steal as well.
  • Slide 19 of 26: Obviously, any team would love to give LeBron as much money as possible. When we’re talking these top-level deals, we’re talking guys who are getting the maximum possible. The NBA has limits on individual contracts, and a luxury tax, which is why LeBron is making “only” $38 million per season with the Lakers. They didn’t have his Bird rights or anything, but James was willing to make the move to play for the legendary franchise.
    19/26 SLIDES © Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports

    Kevin Durant

    Durant and Curry were teammates for a minute there, and Durant got a couple of rings. He also caught a lot of flak for gunning for a title by joining the Warriors juggernaut. This was in spite of the fact that — shield your eyes, Curry fans — he was the best player on those Golden State teams. Now Durant is with the Nets…or at least he will be once his Achilles heals. His Brooklyn deal is worth $164 million over four years.
  • Slide 20 of 26: Some people say Paul’s contract is an albatross. After all, he’s 35 and won’t be a free agent until the summer of 2022. On the other hand, he’s still an All-Star-level player. Yes, he’s lost a step, and he’s likely to lose another before his contract, worth $160 million, is up. It takes money to afford a veteran who is a future Hall of Famer.
    20/26 SLIDES © Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports

    Russell Westbrook

    Hey, another of Durant’s former teammates! Westbrook was the last man standing in Oklahoma City, and he averaged a triple-double for three seasons in a row, something previously unthinkable. He’s now with the Rockets, trying to help James Harden get over the hump. Sure, Westbrook can’t shoot threes, but he knows how to get buckets and earn his average salary of $41 million.
  • Slide 21 of 26: Curry is the first player on this list averaging over $40 million a season. That’s what happens when you are maybe the best shooter in NBA history. Steph’s play has helped revolutionize the NBA. He can make a three from anywhere, and that’s how he has won two MVPs and three NBA titles. His first deal he signed was a steal because there were worries about his ankles. In a way, this deal kind of feels like a steal as well.
    21/26 SLIDES © Stan Szeto/USA TODAY Sports

    John Wall

    This is a deal that we imagine the team that signed it, the Wizards, regrets. It felt a little iffy when Wall was signed to a contract worth an average of almost $43 million per year. He’s tied for the second-largest contract in the NBA. Wall was a great player in his prime, but he’s suffered a brutal, cruel run of injury. During the 2018-19 season it was a season-ending heel injury, and then he tore his Achilles tendon at home while recovering from that injury. Wall has not returned to the court since December 2018, but he’s still getting paid a ton of cash, $43 million.
  • Slide 22 of 26: Durant and Curry were teammates for a minute there, and Durant got a couple of rings. He also caught a lot of flak for gunning for a title by joining the Warriors juggernaut. This was in spite of the fact that — shield your eyes, Curry fans — he was the best player on those Golden State teams. Now Durant is with the Nets…or at least he will be once his Achilles heals. His Brooklyn deal is worth $164 million over four years.
    22/26 SLIDES © Nicole Sweet/USA TODAY Sports

    James Harden

    You may not like the way the Beard plays, but you can’t argue with results. He’s led the league in points per game the last three seasons, including averaging a staggering 36.1 points per game last year. When all is said and dude, he will lead the league again in points this year and is going to average comfortably over 30 points...again. Harden’s basketball philosophy melds perfectly with Houston’s. It’s a perfect match, and he is on a four-year, $171 million deal.
  • Slide 23 of 26: Hey, another of Durant’s former teammates! Westbrook was the last man standing in Oklahoma City, and he averaged a triple-double for three seasons in a row, something previously unthinkable. He’s now with the Rockets, trying to help James Harden get over the hump. Sure, Westbrook can’t shoot threes, but he knows how to get buckets and earn his average salary of $41 million.
    23/26 SLIDES © Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports

    Damian Lillard

    We now arrive at the highest-paid player in the NBA. The Blazer is making an average of $49 million per season. He just signed a brand-new extension with a team that owned his Bird rights, which means Portland could pay him more money than any team could pay a player previously. Lillard is deserving of it. He’s an elite shooter and scorer who has made four All-NBA teams already. Now he has the richest deal in the league.
  • Slide 24 of 26: This is a deal that we imagine the team that signed it, the Wizards, regrets. It felt a little iffy when Wall was signed to a contract worth an average of almost $43 million per year. He’s tied for the second-largest contract in the NBA. Wall was a great player in his prime, but he’s suffered a brutal, cruel run of injury. During the 2018-19 season it was a season-ending heel injury, and then he tore his Achilles tendon at home while recovering from that injury. Wall has not returned to the court since December 2018, but he’s still getting paid a ton of cash, $43 million.
    24/26 SLIDES © Brad Mills/USA TODAY Sports
  • Slide 25 of 26: You may not like the way the Beard plays, but you can’t argue with results. He’s led the league in points per game the last three seasons, including averaging a staggering 36.1 points per game last year. When all is said and dude, he will lead the league again in points this year and is going to average comfortably over 30 points...again. Harden’s basketball philosophy melds perfectly with Houston’s. It’s a perfect match, and he is on a four-year, $171 million deal.
    25/26 SLIDES © Thomas Shea/USA TODAY Sports
  • Slide 26 of 26: We now arrive at the highest-paid player in the NBA. The Blazer is making an average of $49 million per season. He just signed a brand-new extension with a team that owned his Bird rights, which means Portland could pay him more money than any team could pay a player previously. Lillard is deserving of it. He’s an elite shooter and scorer who has made four All-NBA teams already. Now he has the richest deal in the league.
    26/26 SLIDES © Justin Ford/USA TODAY Sports

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