Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the LA Clippers is the ultimate flex

Kawhi Leonard kept the basketball world on the edge of its seat for about six days. Then, in the wee hours of Saturday morning, news dropped of Leonard not only signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, but in the ultimate power play he orchestrated a trade of Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers. This wouldn't be as big of a deal if George was entering the second season of a four-year, $136 million contract with the Thunder. He seemingly would have no leverage to force a trade, and certainly not at the request of another star wanting to join him on a different team. But here we are.