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Los Angeles Clippers Depth Chart Breakdown: Shooting Guard

By Jakob Ashlin

PLAYA VISTA, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jerome Robinson #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers talks on his phone during media day at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center on September 24, 2018 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
PLAYA VISTA, CA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jerome Robinson #10 of the Los Angeles Clippers talks on his phone during media day at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center on September 24, 2018 in Playa Vista, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives past Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on February 22, 2018 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – FEBRUARY 22: Lou Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives past Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on February 22, 2018 in Oakland, 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. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /

Key Reserves

Behind Bradley, the Clippers have two very talented scorers, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year and a rookie that they selected in the lottery.

Lou Williams will enter this season firmly entrenched as the team’s sixth man. Even though he is not the starter, Williams should see more minutes than starter Avery Bradley.

He is coming off of an All-Star caliber season in which he averaged 22.6 points per game and 5.3 assists.  Williams got the opportunity to become the go-to guy on offense for the Clippers last season and he proved to be more than capable. He exceeded everyone’s expectations, and the Clippers signed him to a three-year contract extension.

Williams was relied on to be the team’s closer, as well. He thrived in that role and led the entire league in fourth quarter scoring.

Even though the Clippers roster should be healthier and more competitive this season, Williams is arguably their best player and has more than solidified his spot in the rotation.

Even if Gilgeous-Alexander or another young player breaks out, it will likely not threaten his minutes this season.

With the 13th pick in the 2018 NBA draft, the Clippers selected guard Jerome Robinson out of Boston College. Robinson was an elite scorer in college. He averaged 20.7 points per game as a junior and had an impressive 46 point performance against Notre Dame.

His three-point shooting ability should transfer well to the NBA, as well. Robinson made 81 threes in 35 games and shot 40.9% from deep during his junior season.

Jerry West and the Clippers appear to value Robinson very highly, and he could very well be the Clippers starting shooting guard in the near future. However, he is currently buried on the depth chart behind Bradley and Williams.

Robinson could see some minutes, but he will likely not have a major role this season barring a trade or injury.

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