Blake will return
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It’s understandable how people’s perceptions of this team may be distorted due to his absence. It’s been a while, and for the most part, the team has found ways to win without him. This makes it easy to forget how dominant of a force Blake can be when at his best. Let’s not forget that the last time CP3 was out for extended time a couple of seasons ago, Blake stepped up big time and carried the team, in turn finishing third in the MVP voting.
However, this year is different because once Blake returns, he’ll immediately have that same pressure on him. Nonetheless, it’s Blake Griffin. He’s done it before and can do it again. Hopefully, he’ll return to the court fully rested and healthy, and even more explosive than earlier this season as promised.
In the absence of Chris and Blake, the process of acquiring a new player would be even more of a burden for the players that are healthy. They’ll already be playing basketball differently without the two stars, and trying to integrate a new player without them would be too much stress on an already distressed team.
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The future of this team potentially rests on how many rounds are completed in the playoffs. Bringing in a new player just to help the team in the moment may not be the wisest decision.