Meyers Leonard’s behavior was so racist that a 74% white Oklahoma team cut him off
Well, we all had the feeling that day was coming. The Heat and probably the entire NBA are done with Meyers Leonard, at least for now.
Earlier this month, Leonard used an anti-Semitic insult while broadcasting a video game on Twitch, and has since been fined $ 50,000 in the league and suspended by the team for a week.
Now, Leonard has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder by Trevor Ariza and a 2027 second-round pick according to ESPN. It was also reported that the Thunder will probably separate from Leonard once the trade is over.
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Leonard will be the highlight of the deal for his recent actions and the implications surrounding his career, but there are also some notable statistics that this trade brings.
First, for the Thunder, this provides the organization with 19 first-round picks or selection swaps and 16 second-round picks in the next seven drafts, according to StatMuse. Please read it again. Go ahead, I’ll wait. 35 selections / exchanges for seven years. More than a full round. More than two complete lists. Yes.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander is a rising star in the league and the Thunder have always shown that they can draw exceptionally well. If they can continue to get to Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC young aid could increase.
The other interesting fact is that this trade makes Trevor Ariza the most quoted player in NBA history. Yes! The versatile wingback and three-point shooter has been changed 11 times over his 15-year career. It’s always interesting for players who change a lot. It means that a team definitely wanted or needed you, but it also means that a team wanted or needed to get rid of you.
I just hope Ariza has been accumulating her frequent flyer miles.
Still, Leonard will struggle to return to the league after that trade and Ariza will be able to immediately help a championship contender take the next step.