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LA Clippers: 3 Reasons The Team Should Trade For Anthony Davis

By Seth Kimbrell

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 23: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 23: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during a game against the LA Clippers at the Smoothie King Center on October 23, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 28: Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center on March 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Cassy Athena/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – MARCH 28: Anthony Davis of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center on March 28, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Cassy Athena/Getty Images) /

Reason One: Fits Perfectly With Free Agency Goals

It’s been no secret whatsoever that the LA Clippers have big dreams in this offseason’s free agency. The team has long been rumored as the top landing spot if Kawhi Leonard leaves Toronto. Also, while less likely, some pundits suspect that the Clips have a puncher’s chance at Kevin Durant, should he leave Golden State.

Either of these two would be an incredible pairing with Davis. If you pair Kawhi with AD, opponents will have nightmares about trying to score on you. Imagine having to find a way to beat Kawhi off the dribble, only to see Anthony Davis waiting under the rim for you.

If the duo is Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis, you’re pairing one of the league’s premier offensive superstars with the all-world defense of Davis. It’s tough to see that pairing not being incredibly effective.

A draft-day trade could also win over either of those free agents. The Clippers already have so many pluses in the “should a free agent sign with them?” column, that adding Anthony Davis might just be the final straw needed.

The downside here is that, of course, we’d have to give up our young guys. At least one, possibly both of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Landry Shamet would have to go in a trade for AD. While this would hurt, I look at it as these guys have the potential to be All-Stars or All-NBA guys. Anthony Davis already is that.

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