Baseball fans have the perfect NBA comparison for the LA Dodgers’ blockbuster Tarik Skubal trade

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a blockbuster trade acquisition, signing pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. The Dodgers, champions of the past two World Series titles, are bolstered by this signing of one of MLB's top pitchers. Fans are left in awe at what seemed like an excessive trade, trading only young players Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith to acquire Skubal.

Many have drawn a parallel to a similar move made by the Golden State Warriors back in 2016 when they signed Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant. The Warriors had won the NBA championship in 2015, but lost in the Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers the following year. They then acquired Durant in the free agency market to bolster their roster alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.

This move made the Warriors an unstoppable force, barring injury or suspensions. Similarly, the Dodgers' recent move has fans believing that Skubal will make the team unbeatable, barring similar hindrances. With Skubal joining a roster that already boasts stars like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Max Muncy, the Dodgers now have the most accomplished team in MLB history.