PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - OCTOBER 24: Radio Broadcaster Brian Sieman attends LA Clippers Foundation Charity Golf Classic on October 24, 2016 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Play Golf Designs Inc. )
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 6: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the LA Clippers speaks to Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers and Milos Teodosic #4 of the LA Clippers during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 6, 2018 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
What are your major takeaways from this season?
"Loved the “no-quit” attitude. After falling to 11-18 it looked bleak. Then Lou happened, then Montrezl happened, then Tobias happened , then BOBAN HAPPENED!! I don’t know how many games the Clips were actually favored in this year, but they won more games they ‘weren’t supposed’ to this year than maybe the previous 6 years combined. Every night a new hero, every night a relentless attitude. The West was as brutal as it’s ever been from top to bottom. Yet, with 1 week left in the season, the Clippers controlled their own fate. Remarkable. The players were amazing, every one of them helped win games. Doc Rivers, simply incredible. He had to solve a rubik’s cube blindfolded with one hand tied behind his back every night for the team to have a chance in the 4th. The front office was perfect. Getting the rookies and G-League guys, the midseason trade, just flawless if you ask me."
Are there any free agents this summer you think are gettable and could really contribute to this team?
"Hard to say, but I do think the team is in a great position to build long-term success. With all the players, picks, and cap space they now have options. They can develop their potential 2 lottery picks (Piston pick is top 3 protected) for the long haul or trade them for an impact player or two. I think the future is very bright and to be honest, I’m really excited to see this fully staffed front office go to work. With their 2 picks last year (Thornwell, Evans) in the second round, imagine what they can do in the lottery. Both picks last year will have a long life in this league."
