Okay, so I’ve been diving deep into potential trade targets for the Clippers, and man, it’s been a rabbit hole. Here’s how I went about it, what I looked at, and what I found.
First, I started by listing out the Clippers’ needs. I mean, they’re good, but they’re not perfect. They could use more consistent playmaking, and some extra size, that can defend and maybe space the floor a bit wouldn’t hurt.
Brainstorming Time
Then, I brainstormed players.I used pure gut and what I thought.
- Maybe a solid, veteran point guard?
- Or a big, strong Center who can grab rebounds?
Next, I checked the * is important. Could the Clippers even realistically afford these guys? I looked at their salaries, contract lengths…all that boring stuff that actually matters a lot.
Digging Deeper
After that, I dug into individual player stats.I Looked beyond points per game.I checked things like assist rates, rebounding percentages, defensive stats…the nitty-gritty details that show a player’s real impact.
I also thought about team * this player’s style mesh with the Clippers’ current system? Do they have a history of playing well with similar teammates? This stuff is hard to quantify, but it’s super important.
Finally, I tried to be realistic. No, the Clippers probably aren’t getting LeBron. I focused on players who might actually be available, who fit a need, and who wouldn’t cost the entire future of the franchise.
It was a process, mixing data with a bit of gut *’s fun.
