Overall: B+
While it has not been a complete breakout season for Austin Rivers (and boy are we ready for one), he has been a big part of the Clippers decent record despite all of the injuries. His game is maturing both offensively and defensively, and he is definitely worth future investment from the team. All of the criticism and comments in the world can’t stop what Austin Rivers is doing on the court, he has made that clear.
"“So, if I score 20 in a game and I lock you up [on defense], my dad didn’t do that, I did, or the team did,” – Austin Rivers during an interview via Broderick Turner of the LA Times"
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Rivers’ remark above is a good note to end this on, we look forward to the continuation of a great season for our coach’s son.