Los Angele Slippers Case Study
Chris Paul's NBA career is likely headed to the Hall of Fame as much of a compliment as that is it's also a reminder that time is ticking. The veteran point guard can't run the Clippers on the court forever so it's time for Doc Rivers to begin the dreaded search for his replacement.
The nine time NBA All-Star has done things his way successfully at the point guard position for the past 12 seasons. As the on court orchestrator of the Los Angele Clippers he has changed the culture of a once poor franchise into a perennial powerhouse in the always competitive Western Conference.
As of late the injury bug has hit Paul after suffering a season ending hand fracture costing him and the Clippers their first round playoff match up against the Portland …show more content…
The three names that pop out to me are Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Jennings are on one to two year contracts and could be on the block around deadline time. Rose and Jennings are playing to prove their worth in the league and may be interested in a winning situation with Los Angeles. Rondo would be the most compelling only because of the strong relationship and respect he has for his former coach with the Boston Celtics Doc Rivers. The reunion between the coach and player champions could be what Rondo needs to stay happy and productive.
Draft
The Clippers are in need of some young point guard talent but considering their potential draft status being pretty high due to the good record it will be slim pickings. In the event Rivers decides to make the Clippers big players in the upcoming draft and finds a way to trade up for a player such as Dennis Smith from North Carolina State. The 6'3 Freshman may look to go pro as he is already averaging 19.5 points per game while dishing out 6.2 assists a contest ironically drawing early comparisons to Paul.
On the later side of the draft an interesting pick up would be Creighton Senior point guard Maurice Washington Jr. recently had his season cut short after tearing his ACL. Washington Jr's playmaking ability could come in handy averaging 8.4 assists before the injury could be a guy that falls to the late second round for the
The nine time NBA All-Star has done things his way successfully at the point guard position for the past 12 seasons. As the on court orchestrator of the Los Angele Clippers he has changed the culture of a once poor franchise into a perennial powerhouse in the always competitive Western Conference.
As of late the injury bug has hit Paul after suffering a season ending hand fracture costing him and the Clippers their first round playoff match up against the Portland …show more content…
The three names that pop out to me are Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Jennings are on one to two year contracts and could be on the block around deadline time. Rose and Jennings are playing to prove their worth in the league and may be interested in a winning situation with Los Angeles. Rondo would be the most compelling only because of the strong relationship and respect he has for his former coach with the Boston Celtics Doc Rivers. The reunion between the coach and player champions could be what Rondo needs to stay happy and productive.
Draft
The Clippers are in need of some young point guard talent but considering their potential draft status being pretty high due to the good record it will be slim pickings. In the event Rivers decides to make the Clippers big players in the upcoming draft and finds a way to trade up for a player such as Dennis Smith from North Carolina State. The 6'3 Freshman may look to go pro as he is already averaging 19.5 points per game while dishing out 6.2 assists a contest ironically drawing early comparisons to Paul.
On the later side of the draft an interesting pick up would be Creighton Senior point guard Maurice Washington Jr. recently had his season cut short after tearing his ACL. Washington Jr's playmaking ability could come in handy averaging 8.4 assists before the injury could be a guy that falls to the late second round for the