In this episode of Podcasty NBA, hosts Niko and Stella explore how a series of bold trades involving Paul George transformed both the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder into NBA Finals contenders nearly eight years later. They break down key transactions including acquiring Victor Oladipo, Domantas Sabonis, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, and analyze lessons about risk-taking, leveraging trade situations, identifying undervalued talent, and strategic roster building as detailed by Kevin Peltons analysis on ESPN.com.

Article Discussed: NBA Finals 2025: How Paul George blockbusters built Thunder and Pacers

Author: Kevin Pelton

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45443512/nba-finals-2025-how-paul-george-blockbusters-built-thunder-pacers

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