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Los Angeles Clippers: Mike Scott looks to help bench

By Kenneth Hawkes

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 9: Mike Scott #30 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets during a pre-season game on October 9, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 9: Mike Scott #30 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Denver Nuggets during a pre-season game on October 9, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PLAYA VISTA, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Mike Scott #30 of the Los Angeles Clippers waits with pr staff members to enter the press conference area on media day at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center on September 24, 2018 in Playa Vista, 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
PLAYA VISTA, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: Mike Scott #30 of the Los Angeles Clippers waits with pr staff members to enter the press conference area on media day at the Los Angeles Clippers Training Center on September 24, 2018 in Playa Vista, 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 Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

Offense

Historically, Scott has been  a consistently strong role player. That is, of course, forgetting his last season with Atlanta where he under preformed leaving only 2.5 points on average. This season was a transition year and Atlanta was on the come down. When the opportunity arose to enter into a more stable system revolving in Washington, Scott took that. He performed well averaging an impressive 8.8 points per game off of the bench, even with limited playing time. Now, he has the change to even double his numbers with the Los Angeles Clippers, Scott is ready to take on that challenge. What is not mentioned about Mike Scott’s offensive ability is his three point game. With a field goal percentage lingering around 40 percent from three last season, he is a threat.

Fundamentally, Scott is a basketball monk. He has seen the playoffs and knows how to operate in times of pressure. Accompanying his threat on the floor is his knowledge of the game. Scott has the opportunity of mentoring players like Jerome Robinson, Shai and Harrell to push them to the next level.

During the preseason, Scott made a valiant effort to become dominate in the assist category. He averaged 3.0 assists off of the bench. Chemistry wise, Scott is fitting in. The offensive role Scott is instituted in was put into place by Doc Rivers. Doc Rivers likes Scott on the Clippers. He is optimistic to see what he can do as a stretch big man. Rivers hasn’t had the opportunity of a solid backup power forward, he was stuck with Spencer Hawes and Glen Davis.  As a strong power forward, Scott is going to be a solid option behind Tobias Harris. Doc is excited to see how Scott can be the rock to the Clippers second unit, distributing and leaving the three point threat.

Defense

Although Mike Scott is almost fully developed in his offensive game, his defensive game needs some work. He can make an impact to any roster defensively but doesn’t have the long lasting impression of a great defender. Totaling 10 blocks and 23 steals his entire time with Washington, Scott has room for improvement. Although his stark sturdy defensive sometimes goes unnoticed he has the potential of becoming great in rotation.

Defense is not Mike Scott’s first strength, but it is something he is ready and eager to develop. His playoff experience grants him the ability to know certain defensive strategies. Knowledge is what Mike Scott can bring to the table defensively, not so much the empirical data.

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