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Five Best Clippers To Never Be Named An All-Star

By Andrew Miller

Jan 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. The Clippers won 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford (11) dribbles the ball in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center. The Clippers won 115-106. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Corey Maggette, Small Forward

Perhaps the biggest name in Clippers history to never be named to the All-Star team.

Maggette was a human highlight reel. He became a Los Angeles fan favorite almost immediately after being traded from Orlando the summer after his rookie year. The leaping ability and seemingly endless stamina would have made him the perfect complimentary piece to the modern era “Lob City” team.

The former Duke Blue Devil averaged over 20 points per game in three different seasons with the Clippers. With his best statistical season coming in 04-05 with 22.2 points, six rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. Maggette was a solid two-way player. His physical tools made him a more than formidable defender to go along with his offensive abilities.

Corey Maggette along with fellow Illinois native Quentin Richardson and Elton Brand were the original “lob city” trio prior to the Blake Griffin, Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan days.

Maggette, who performed a running front flip during the 2001 slam dunk contest was, and is still to this day one of the most loved and well remembered LA Clippers legends. His 3-point shooting ability never quite developed to the point of consistency in Los Angeles. However his wild athleticism and ability to score in crucial moments of the game made him an invaluable asset to the struggling Clippers of old.