LA Clippers: 5 underrated players heading into the 2018-19 season

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Mike Scott of the LA Clippers acknowledges crowd next to NBA Legend Jerry West and Executive Vice President Lawrence Frank of the LA Clippers before the game between LA Clippers and Washington Wizards during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 11: Mike Scott of the LA Clippers acknowledges crowd next to NBA Legend Jerry West and Executive Vice President Lawrence Frank of the LA Clippers before the game between LA Clippers and Washington Wizards during the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League on July 11, 2018 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Number 1: Avery Bradley

Avery Bradley has quietly gone unnoticed this off-season after agreeing to re-up with the Clippers on a two-year deal (one of which is partially guaranteed).

After coming off an injury plagued season, Bradley will look to regain his form like it once was with the Boston Celtics. There, Bradley was a two-time All-Defensive player, and consistently improved his scoring averages.

Clamp City should be very exciting to see with 1st-Team All Defense Patrick Beverley, Bradley and Mbah a Moute. And in certain situations, it may be worthwhile to start Mbah a Moute alongside Bev and Bradley, in case the Clippers are facing off with an offensive powerhouse.

It’s also worth mentioning that Bradley is excellent trade bait — contenders are constantly in pursuit of players with his exact skills, and if the Clippers could swing him for a draft pick or two, the future would appear even brighter.

Although, if Avery can get back to playing to his old ways and stay healthy, the Clippers may want to guarantee the second year of his deal.