The Paul George trade of 2019 remains a point of contention, with both the LA Clippers and OKC Thunder vying for the label of "winner." While the Clippers received an established star in George, the price tag was hefty: a promising young talent in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a veteran in Danilo Gallinari, and a treasure trove of draft picks.

Gilbert Arenas, a three-time NBA All-Star, believes the Thunder are currently ahead in the trade. He points to their impressive young core led by Gilgeous-Alexander and the plethora of future draft picks as key ingredients for a bright future.

However, Shannon Sharpe, another NBA analyst, throws cold water on this notion. He argues that the Clippers can only truly claim victory if they achieve the ultimate prize: an NBA championship.

The pressure is on for the Clippers this season. They boast a formidable trio of stars in Leonard, George, and Harden, but questions remain about their age, chemistry, and consistency. Arenas believes that if all three stars can perform at their peak, even for moments within a game, they will be nearly unbeatable. He highlights their ability to take turns carrying the team when one star is struggling, showcasing their depth and potential.

But the Clippers' path to glory is not without hurdles. They need to overcome their reputation as perennial underachievers and silence critics like Arenas who compare them to "hoes" of the NBA. Proving their doubters wrong and finally securing that elusive championship would be the ultimate validation for the Clippers and a definitive answer to the question of who won the Paul George trade.

This season promises to be a thrilling one for the Clippers. Can they overcome their past struggles and rise to the top, or will they succumb to the pressure and remain forever stuck in the shadows of the NBA's elite? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the eyes of the league are on them.