So glad we have had a few days off from basketball season here in Los Angeles. Now that the Lakers have had the parade we focus on the Clippers, LA's "other" team who have the number one pick.
Today Coach and General Manager of the Clippers Mike Dunleavy said that they would not trade the pick and would more than likely be taking Blake Griffin with number one. While Griffin is the obvious choice, who is the obvious choice to lead this team?
Last year Baron Davis came in and never really became "the guy" as expected. He never explained why. Maybe deep down he was upset that Elton brand left, but it was a unique opportunity for a superstar to shine and Baron did not. Lets face it, Kobe is "the guy", LeBron is "the guy" and they all have the supporting cast around them. The Clippers do as well.
Granted that rookie Eric Gordon was still learning last year but his play was stellar. Al Thornton another solid player. Too many injuries sent the Clippers out on the floor with over 40 different line ups but when Chris Kaman, Zach Randolph and Marcus Camby where healthy, they were a good team.
This team needs a life line to keep Clipper fans interested enough to renew their season tickets. Maybe Griffin will add some excitement to the team. What they need the most is chemistry and leadership. They play hard, they just don't finish. Maybe the fact that the team down the hall did finish and has another ring will encourage the Clippers to become relevant again in Los Angeles and the NBA.
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