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Doc Rivers is Right to Believe the LA Clippers Got Better in Offseason

By Garrett Chorpenning

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 06: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 6, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 06: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 6, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 06: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 6, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 06: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers looks on during the first half of an NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on February 6, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

In a recent interview with ESPN’s Marc Spears, head coach Doc Rivers stated his belief that the LA Clippers are not taking a step back. Rather, he believes they added talent. I agree with him.

Before you light your torches and sharpen your pitchforks, please hear me out. Yes, we lost Chris Paul, who is arguably the greatest player in franchise history. We all know there is no replacing the so-called “Point God”. It was him who led us over the Spurs in the now famous playoff series. Him who brought the “Lob City” nickname to LA, and him who orchestrated it all. Him who showed fierce determination and exemplified willpower more than anyone else on the court. There is no replacing Chris Paul.  But I’m serious – we got a lot better. For a lot of reasons. But before we get into the “why”, we need to first get into the “what”, which begins with the signing of Jerry West.

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