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Why the LA Clippers should not trade this season

By Jasmine Robinson

Nov 16, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) walk back to the bench for a time out in the second half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. Grizzlies won 111-107. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) walk back to the bench for a time out in the second half of the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. Grizzlies won 111-107. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and forward Blake Griffin react after forward Brandon Bass (not pictured) draws a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
January 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and forward Blake Griffin react after forward Brandon Bass (not pictured) draws a foul against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

Next: What should Clippers do this summer?

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.

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