“We were crushed” – Former Clippers star admits Paul George trade was a MISTAKE for one crucial reason

Lou Williams admitted that trading Paul George for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a mistake.

“We were crushed” – Former Clippers star admits Paul George trade was a MISTAKE for one crucial reason

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In a recent interview, former LA Clippers star Lou Williams openly acknowledged that the trade, which brought one of the league’s top players, Paul George, to the Clippers in exchange for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, was a regrettable decision. Williams expressed that the trade should not have occurred, even if it had involved bringing George to the Clippers’ roster.

Williams revealed that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the Clippers’ up-and-coming and highly talented players before his departure. The former NBA player highlighted the effort Shai had invested in his development and his commitment to continually improving his performance. 

We were heartbroken when he got traded. Absolutely, we were crushed. Even though it was for Paul George. We knew who PG was, but he had time and energy into his development.
Willaims said on his appearance on the show ‘Run it Back’.

It’s safe to say that Williams was not pleased with the Clippers’ decision to trade away Shai. The young guard has unquestionably solidified his position as one of the premier guards in the league, and it’s evident that he’s only beginning to tap into his immense potential.

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Former LA Clippers star Lou Williams is set to join FanDuel TV

The three-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner, Lou Williams, officially retired from the NBA during the 2022-23 season. The former NBA star is now transitioning into the world of sports media. As per reports, Lou Williams is set to join FanDuel TV as a new addition to the cast of “Run It Back,” alongside Michelle Beadle, Shams Charania, and Chandler Parsons.

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Lou Williams (Credits: NBA)

Williams in a media interaction expressed his views on his new journey:

Couldn’t be more excited to start the next chapter of my career off the court and in the studio with such pros like Michelle, Shams and Chandler. FanDuel TV offered an incredible opportunity to showcase my deep knowledge of the NBA and I jumped on it. Can’t wait to help make Run It Back the biggest and greatest this season.

During his remarkable NBA career spanning 17 seasons, Lou Williams showcased his skills with six different teams, maintaining an average of 13.9 points per game, along with 2.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

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