Los Angeles Clippers 2018 NBA Draft Profile: Miles Bridges

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Miles Bridges poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 15: NBA Draft Prospect, Miles Bridges poses for a portrait during the 2018 NBA Combine circuit on May 15, 2018 at the Intercontinental Hotel Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)
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CHAMPAIGN, IL – JANUARY 22: Miles Bridges
CHAMPAIGN, IL – JANUARY 22: Miles Bridges

Does he fit with the Clippers?

In short, probably. Miles Bridges is the typical modern NBA player on paper. His ability to shoot the three and switch on defense gives him the mold most teams want. However, with the current roster, things may get a little tricky.

While the forward position isn’t extremely deep for the Clippers, they do have Danilo Gallinari, Tobias Harris, Sam Dekker and Wesley Johnson all on the roster for the next season. With no true power forwards under contract, it’s reasonable that minutes at that spot could be split up by the group. Bridges could get some minutes, especially considering Gallinari’s injury history.

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Bridges is a safe pick for the team and at worst, should be a solid rotational piece a la Jae Crowder. He may not be the most exciting pick, but he makes sense for the team.