Shai Gilgeous-Alexanderis in the dream position.
He’s the reigning MVP and his Thunder are the reigning champions. He’s expected to repeat for that honor. His team is, too.
That should’ve beenLuka Doncic.
In a cruel twist of fate, Doncic will be on the bench Tuesday night, watching the superstar whose trajectory was supposed to be his as the Lakers opened their second-round playoff series against the Thunder in Oklahoma City.
Doncic, who’sout indefinitely because of a strained hamstring, was supposed to be the young hotshot taking over the league.
But his mantle remains empty, while Gilgeous-Alexander’s is decorated with the league’s most prestigious trophies.
Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander were in the same 2018 draft class. Doncic was selected third by the Mavericks and Gilgeous-Alexander was picked 11th by the Hornets before being traded to the Clippers that night.
It quickly became clear that Doncic was going to become a sensation.
In the NBA General Manager Survey ahead of the 2020-21 season, executives were asked if they were starting a franchise today and could sign anyone in the league who they’d pick.
Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo tied for first place.
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