LA Clippers Got Deep!

The Clippers were incredible in the first round of the playoffs, losing to the Nuggets in seven. It was incredible how the whole team played well, despite Kawhi playing 37 games at the end of the year. James Harden earned another All-NBA honor for his Hall of Fame résumé. Meanwhile, Norman Powell had the best year of his career. Steve Ballmer and Frank Lawrence noticed the team's sample size. So, they decided to add depth and extend Harden this season.

At the age of 35, James Harden has continued to be a top 20-25 player in the league today. James was amazing last year as the Clippers' point guard, averaging 22.8 points and 8.7 assists per game. He played well and got a two-year deal worth 81.5 million dollars. It seems he will finish his career as a Clipper. James Harden is among the top point guards in the league, and being around great off-ball players suits the former MVP well. Now, he is reuniting with his former teammate Chris Paul.

A Clipper legend is returning home. Drafting Blake Griffin in 2009 was a turning point for the team. They gained a superstar and later added Chris Paul through free agency. CP3 was in charge of changing the culture, which was known as the worst. Lob City was prime-time TV 10 years ago. Now, at the age of 40, Paul looks to adopt a new role. The future Hall of Famer will come off the bench as a playmaker. He will reunite with his team and former teammate, James Harden. Chris will be bringing playmaking off the bench and having another former All-Star as his running mate.

Last season, the Suns were a shitshow, and the team bought out Bradley Beal. The former All-Star's contract was bad, and his chemistry didn’t fit the Suns' needs, and he was way overpaid. So it was no surprise that the Suns decided to part ways. Now he is on the LA Clippers, looking to be a role player off of James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. Beal can be a good role player and be a knockdown shooter. With Chris Paul taking on playmaking duties soon, both players will be fun to watch together. Chris Paul and Bradley Beal are good veterans to add to depth along with the former champion.

Brook Lopez was a great addition to this team, being an NBA champion. A big man who can stretch the floor and be a good rim protector while playing behind Zubac. Brook may no longer be the starting center, but he can still shine off the bench. Lopez brings defensive energy and can hit his shots. Signing Brook Lopez was the right move. Nikola Jokic is playing great. With Chet Holmgren and Hartenstein back, it all clicks. LA has added the veteran depth with new faces along with a familiar face returning.

A returning Nicolas Batum is great for the Clippers. The veteran forward has been great at being a playmaker, shooter, and defender for the Clippers. He brings the veteran energy needed with his high IQ play. Batum has been a good next to the two stars, and bringing him back was crucial. LA has a lot of talented wings, which makes them perfectly equipped to go up against other contenders like the Nuggets, Thunder, and Rockets.

The Clippers next year are going to be scary. With Kawhi Leonard having a full offseason to return healthy and play hard. James Harden returns for an All-NBA season. He has new teammates like John Collins and Bogdan Bogdanović. They are ready for a full offseason with the Clippers. He'll understand the team better. Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. will bring in the needed defensive energy. This boost is crucial for winning a title. The Clippers depth makes them scary and could make them contenders for a championship.

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