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LA Clippers: 3 free agents fans should be relieved LAC didn’t chase

May 4, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball warms up before their game against the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Brooklyn Nets is introduced before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Warriors 125-99. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 22: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Spencer Dinwiddie #26 of the Brooklyn Nets is introduced before a game against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center on December 22, 2020 in New York City. The Nets defeated the Warriors 125-99. 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 Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

No. 1 free agent fans should be relieved the LA Clippers didn’t chase: Spencer Dinwiddie

The LA Clippers really lucked out to be with Jackson over Spencer Dinwiddie.

Dinwiddie signed a three-year deal worth $54 million this offseason to go to Washington. They can have him.

Dinwiddie has a ridiculous amount of talent, but Jackson is the better fit for this team. The Clippers love shooters, and Dinwiddie doesn’t have the shooter’s resume they should be looking for.

The last time he played a full year, he was a 30.8% three-point shooter. Jackson was a 43.3% three-point shooter this year. Dinwiddie also has little playoff experience, and hasn’t ever started a single postseason contest.

There’s a reason Jackson started over Dinwiddie when they played with each other for two years in Detroit.

If the Clippers could retain Jackson, which they did, then there’s no point in signing Dinwiddie.

The Clippers made the right calls this offseason.