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3 LA Clippers’ players that have to step up without Paul George

By Ryan Snellings

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers looks for a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 03: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers looks for a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 03, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 26: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers drives against John Collins #20, Clint Capela #15, De’Andre Hunter #12 and Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena on January 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JANUARY 26: Lou Williams #23 of the LA Clippers drives against John Collins #20, Clint Capela #15, De’Andre Hunter #12 and Kevin Huerter #3 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena on January 26, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. LA Clippers’ player that must step up: Lou Williams

What better time for Lou Williams to start looking like himself?

This season, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year hasn’t looked like himself. Over the past few games, however, he has started to play himself back to the level all of Clipper Nation knows he is capable of.

On Sunday, Williams posted a season-high 23 points albeit in a losing effort. In the prior game on Friday night versus Boston, he had 18 points and six assists. In both games, he was the Lou Williams that this team needs. If he can make that more of a norm and get back at the level he played at last season, PG’s time out might not be as bad as we once thought.

Lou’s play off the bench can offset a lot of the scoring the team loses with PG on the mend. He also adds more playmaking, especially as he and Ivica Zubac continue to build a rapport.

The increase in scoring by Lou will be huge for this roster, especially the second unit who is losing Luke Kennard to the starting unit. Speaking off…

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