There was no Shen Jing Thunder, but it could have been successful earlier with Shen Jing Thunder.

ESPN reporter Zack Kram recently talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s abandonment of Alperen Sengun in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Kram wrote: In the 2021 NBA Draft, some of the decisions made by Thunder General Manager Sam Presti are still controversial. The worst operation is that Presti will trade Alperen Shinkin, who was selected by the team in the 16th pick in the first round, to the Houston Rockets, and exchange for two future first-round picks, one of which will be used for subsequent trades and the operation of Ousman Dieng was selected. Kram continued to write: The deal about Shin Kyung has actually been controversial since the moment it was concluded. Although Shin Kyung has become an All-Star player now, he has exposed his shortcomings in this year's playoffs, which is why the Rockets need to get Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns through a trade. Kram also added: However, judging from the situation last season, even if Shin Kyung's transaction was regarded as a serious mistake, this operation did not have a big impact on the Thunder.

In the NBA regular season last season, Shin Kyung played 76 games for the Rockets in 82 games, averaging 31.5 minutes per game, averaging 19.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 blocks, and 2.6 turnovers and 2.8 fouls. His shooting percentage was 49.6%, a three-point shooting percentage of 23.3%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 69.2%. In the playoffs, Shin Kyung made a total of 7 appearances, averaging 36.6 minutes, averaging 20.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 0.4 blocks, and 2.1 turnovers and 3.7 fouls. He shot 45% from the field, 37.5% from three-point shooting percentage and 62.5% from free throws.

Many Thunder fans think that the Thunder has won this year's NBA championship, and even if Shin Kyung enters the All-Star lineup, he is still a player with very distinct advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, Thunder does not need Shin Kyung, or it does not need Shin Kyung that much. In fact, everything has to be viewed from two aspects. The Thunder did not have Shin Kyung and did win the championship because they spent a lot of money to sign big center Isaiah Hartenstein last summer. On the other hand, if the Thunder had selected Shin Kyung that year, with their ability to cultivate players, Shin Kyung should have gained a foothold in the team long ago. The Thunder are not just popular teams for this year's NBA championship, they should have been popular teams for the championship last year. Everything seems to be good, but the Thunder had the chance to succeed earlier, and the Rockets' record may not improve so quickly.