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LA Clippers’ Competition: Ranking Pacific Division for 2016-17

By Tom West

November 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) during a stoppage in play against Toronto Raptors during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) during a stoppage in play against Toronto Raptors during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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As the LA Clippers head toward the 2016-17 NBA season, where do they rank in the Pacific Division and how far are they behind the Golden State Warriors?

November 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) during a stoppage in play against Toronto Raptors during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) during a stoppage in play against Toronto Raptors during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

We’re well and truly in the doldrums of the NBA calendar. The 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics have come to a close and nothing is happening after the craziness of free agency passed, leaving us with nothing but debate for the 2016-17 season to enjoy as we wait for the remaining weeks of summer to pass. So, with that thought in mind, ranking teams against one another and predicting the LA Clippers’ standing in the Western Conference seems like a good place to start.

To begin with, we’ll rank the Pacific Division.

From the Los Angeles Lakers to Kevin Durant‘s Golden State Warriors, the disparity in talent is possibly the greatest of any division in the NBA. Many predict the Lakers to have one of the worst few records in the league, while it seems impossible to find any fan or analyst that doesn’t project the Warriors to win close to 70 games and claim the 2017 championship.

What could be in store for the LA Clippers next season? Making the 2nd seed in the West could be a possibility. But before getting to that, let’s rank their division competition and look into each team’s upcoming season.

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