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LA Clippers: What every player needs to do in the playoffs

By Garrett Chorpenning

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2019 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 17: Los Angeles Clippers Forward JaMychal Green (4) looks on before a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 17, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – MARCH 17: Los Angeles Clippers Forward JaMychal Green (4) looks on before a NBA game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers on March 17, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

JaMychal Green: Give Lou, Trezz relief

When we look back at this season over the summer, the acquisition of JaMychal Green is going to stand out as one of the best things this team achieved all year.

A 6-9 power forward with immeasurable amounts of grit and a three-point shot, Green was made for the modern era of NBA basketball. And alongside other bench stars, he’s getting the opportunity to flourish with the LA Clippers.

Since coming over to the Clippers as part of the Avery Bradley trade, Green has averaged 8.7 points and 6.5 rebounds in just under 20 minutes per game. More importantly, he’s another Clipper that’s shooting over 40 percent from three-point range — and he’s doing it on 3.3 attempts per game.

One of the best things about Green’s role with the Clippers is the gravity he creates. Because of his ability in the paint and beyond the arc, opposing players have to dedicate a lot of time to him, allowing guys like Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell to avoid double teams and do their own thing.

He should continue to play a big role for the Clippers in the playoffs, especially if they start to really let it fly from three-point range. And if not, he’ll still serve as a physical presence in the paint.

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