Overall Grade – B+
It is not hard to see all the games Lou Williams has helped the Clippers win. The Clippers are a lottery team if Williams is not there. The Clippers put weight on Williams back and has provided fireworks, which saved him from being traded and he played into another two years of a guaranteed contract.
Williams at seven million is cheap and the contract he signed was likely under market value, but who can say no to the LA sun. Williams signing that contract also set a precedent for future role players. It is good for teams and it looks like it could cost lower tier players the big paydays. Get ready to see the market correction that is coming.
Williams is a valuable trade piece, but at this point he is the reason most Clipper fans can smile. He is a big shot time maker and when he moves past the screen side steps into a three.
Next: The Clippers' road to the playoffs
As far as mid-season grades go, Lou has probably been the most impactful Clipper since the start of the season. The franchise made changes and Williams stood up and answered the call. Now it is time to make the playoff push.