NBA Free Agency 2019: NBA players react to Clippers' blockbuster moves to acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

Benyam Kidane

NBA Free Agency 2019: NBA players react to Clippers' blockbuster moves to acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George image

There's a new powerhouse in the NBA, following the Los Angeles Clippers' blockbuster moves to sign Kawhi Leonard and acquire Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George via trade.

The Clippers beat out the Toronto Raptors and rival Los Angeles Lakers for the Finals MVP's signature, minutes before it was reported that they had sent four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick and two pick swaps, along with forward Danilo Gallinari and Shai Gilgous-Alexander to Oklahoma City for George.


 

With a new star duo set to launch the Clippers into title contention, players around the league were quick to take to Twitter to share their thoughts:














Benyam Kidane

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor and has been covering the league for The Sporting News since 2016. In his spare time you can find him watching Allen Iverson highlights on repeat.