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Analyzing which LA Clippers’ guards should be in the playoff rotation

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Marcus Morris Sr. #8 and Rajon Rondo #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers react to a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Staples Center on April 04, 2021 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 04: Marcus Morris Sr. #8 and Rajon Rondo #4 of the Los Angeles Clippers react to a play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Staples Center on April 04, 2021 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. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Jan 31, 2021; New York, New York, USA; LA Clippers point guard Reggie Jackson (1) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2021; New York, New York, USA; LA Clippers point guard Reggie Jackson (1) reacts after hitting a three point shot against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

LA Clippers Guard: Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson is the definition of a hot and cold player. There are nights that he’s on and looks like a premier scorer. For every one of those nights though, there’s one that leaves you scratching your head.

In reality, Reggie is somewhere in the middle. He has found a place with the starting lineup in Beverley’s absence, starting in 28 games for the LA Clippers this season. He has been statistically solid, shooting a career-high 40.9% from deep on 3.7 attempts per game. He’s had four games where he scored 20 or more points and has been in double-digits in 22 of his 48 appearances.

Is that enough for him to stay in the rotation? It’s tough to say.

Reggie has been better than a lot of us expected this season even when handed a larger role. When the team gets healthy though, I don’t know if there’s a place for him. If Beverley and Rondo are getting the majority of the minutes at point guard, is it worth having Reggie as a second guard on the court? Does he do enough where you want to risk him having the ball in his hands instead of one of those two or the superstars?

I will say I don’t think Reggie has done anything to lose minutes but regardless, could be one of the ones that drop out of the rotation.

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