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Updated Look at the Los Angeles Clippers’ Depth Chart

By Garrett Chorpenning

PLAYA VISTA, CA - JUNE 25: Draft picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 and Jerome Robinson #13 of the LA Clippers pose for a photo during the Draft Press Conference at the Clippers Training Facility in Playa Vista, California on June 25, 2018 at Clippers Training Facility. 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)
PLAYA VISTA, CA - JUNE 25: Draft picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 and Jerome Robinson #13 of the LA Clippers pose for a photo during the Draft Press Conference at the Clippers Training Facility in Playa Vista, California on June 25, 2018 at Clippers Training Facility. 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) /
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Danilo Gallinari
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 12: Danilo Gallinari /

Power Forwards

Starter: Danilo Gallinari

Danilo Gallinari never really caught on last season, largely in part of his poor health. Gallo managed just 21 games, playing at most nine consecutive games.

However, even when he was healthy, his numbers didn’t impress. He shot just 32% from deep, a far cry from his career average of 36.7%, and far below his career-best mark of 44.4%.

The major (and only?) positive was his free throw percentage, which rang in at 93.1%. He missed just six total on the year.

Whether Gallinari is on the team next season is still unknown. He’s been speculated to be involved in a few potential trades, and his salary hit is nearly unbearable. For the money the Clippers are paying, Gallo is easily the worst value on the team.

Backup No. 1: Mike Scott

This is where Montrezl Harrell would be, and likely will be once the season starts. However, he’s still a restricted free agent, and the Clippers seem hesitant to offer him a multi-year deal. They may be more interested in keeping their 2019 cap space intact.

Instead, the newly-added Mike Scott will be the primary backup at the four until further notice. A solid athlete all-around, the 6-8 Scott has carved out an impressive NBA career as a role player. Last season with the Washington Wizards, he was able to score 8.8 points across 18.5 minutes per game. In addition, he shot 40.5% from three.

He isn’t he player Gallinari is when he’s at full health, but Scott is a reliable option that can step up when need be. For his career as a starter, Scott has averaged nearly 15 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

If the Clippers bring back Harrell, the power forward position isn’t one the Clippers need to worry about. Otherwise, they’ll need to add another reliable option beyond Scott.

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