LA Clippers: What should we expect from Raymond Felton

Jan 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) attempts a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 98-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) attempts a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 98-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) attempts a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 98-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Raymond Felton (2) attempts a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) during the third quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won 98-86. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Professional Lay-up Maker

Until Austin returns from injury, Felton will be expected to run the second unit. That’s normally not a problem for the experienced NBA veteran who has done a fantastic job of that throughout the season. Where he will be most effective though, will be when he drives to the rim. He has shot over 60% on layups which is easily a career high for him.

Raymond is as quick as most guards but he is also stronger than most. When he uses that strength to get to the rim, the second unit is almost unstoppable. On the off chance that he isn’t able to finish, he has the court vision to kick it out to the sharpshooters around him.

If Felton is able to get what he wants and is able to set others up, the Clippers will not win but they will win convincingly.